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PCO4VP |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Adhesion(s) (1695); Emotional Changes (1831); Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Scar Tissue (2060); Hernia (2240); Distress (2329); Discomfort (2330); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.The product was used for therapeutic treatment of a ventral hernia.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced recurrence, adhesions, and pain/discomfort.Post-operative patient treatment included revision surgery and hernia repair with mesh.Information received indicates the patient is deceased.The reporter stated the device did not cause or contribute to the event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Correction: added imf code.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient's attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.The product was used for therapeutic treatment of an abdominal hernia.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced defective mesh, discomfort, inflammation, recurrence, adhesions, emotional distress, scarring, pain, impairment, loss of enjoyment of life, mental pain.Post-operative patient treatment included revision surgery, hernia repair with new mesh.Information received indicates the patient is deceased.The reporter stated the device did not cause or contribute to the event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: b2, b5, d8, e1.(initial reporter: facility name, street 1, city, region, postal code), h6.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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