MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SOFRADIM PRODUCTION SAS SYMBOTEX; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Model Number UNKNOWN SYMBOTEX MESH

Device Problems Mechanics Altered (2984); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Abdominal Pain (1685); Emotional Changes (1831); Pain (1994); Hernia (2240); Distress (2329); Discomfort (2330); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.The product was used for therapeutic treatment of a hernia.It was reported that after the implant, the patient experienced abdominal pain, hernia recurrence, pain/suffering, severe emotional distress, disability, impairment, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of care, distress, defective mesh, and loss of comfort.Post-operative patient treatment included mesh removal surgery.

• Brand Name: SYMBOTEX
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): SOFRADIM PRODUCTION SAS; 116 avenue du formans; trevoux 01600 ; FR 01600
• Manufacturer (Section G): SOFRADIM PRODUCTION SAS; 116 avenue du formans; trevoux 01600 ; FR 01600
• Manufacturer Contact: tracy landers ; 5920 longbow drive; boulder, CO 80301 ; 3035816943
• MDR Report Key: 11986524
• MDR Text Key: 255912018
• Report Number: 9615742-2021-01453
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/11/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/11/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: UNKNOWN SYMBOTEX MESH
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN SYMBOTEX MESH
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/26/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Disability