MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DAVOL INC., SUB. C.R. BARD, INC. -1213643 MESH - COMPOSIX L/P; SURGICAL MESH

Catalog Number	0134460
Medical Device Problem Codes	Defective Device (2588); Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Abscess (1690); Unspecified Infection (1930); Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	03/28/2011
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
No conclusions can be made.The patient's attorney alleges adverse patient outcome associated with the hernia mesh used to treat the patient.The patient's attorney alleges that the patient had subsequent surgical intervention; however, no details have been provided.No lot number has been provided; therefore, a review of the manufacturing records is not possible.Should additional information be provided, a supplemental emdr will be submitted.Not returned.
Event or Problem Description
Attorney alleges that the patient underwent surgery for the implant of an unspecified bard/davol composix l/p on (b)(6) 2009.As reported, the patient is making a claim for an adverse patient outcome against composix l/p.Attorney alleges that the patient had subsequent surgical intervention due to the hernia mesh device.It is also alleged that the patient experienced emotional distress and the device was defective.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
No conclusions can be made.The patient's attorney alleges adverse patient outcome associated with the hernia mesh used to treat the patient.The patient's attorney alleges that the patient had subsequent surgical intervention; however, no details have been provided.No lot number has been provided; therefore, a review of the manufacturing records is not possible.Addendum: this supplemental emdr is submitted to document additional information provided.Root cause is inconclusive, no conclusion can be made as to the extent to which the implant may have caused or contributed to the patient's postoperative course.Note, the manufacturing date (15-sep-2009) is considered to be a best estimate.Updated fields: a2, b3, b4, b5, b7, d4 (product catalog no., corporate lot no., expiry date, udi no.), d6b (date of explant), g1, g3, g6, h2, h4, h6, h10.Note: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.
Event or Problem Description
Attorney alleges that the patient underwent surgery for the implant of an unspecified bard/davol composix l/p on (b)(6) 2009.As reported, the patient is making a claim for an adverse patient outcome against composix l/p.Attorney alleges that the patient had subsequent surgical intervention due to the hernia mesh device.It is also alleged that the patient experienced emotional distress and the device was defective.Addendum per additional information provided: (b)(6) 2009 ¿ patient was diagnosed with reducible umbilical hernia thereby underwent laparoscopic repair with implant of composix lp mesh (device 1).Per operative notes, ¿ a symptomatic reducible umbilical hernia was reduced.The omentum adhered to hernia sac was lysed.The composix lp mesh (device 1) was placed over the anterior abdominal wall and tacked to the fascia.¿ (b)(6) 2011 ¿ patient was diagnosed with infected mesh and abscess thereby underwent open repair with removal of infected mesh.Per operative notes, ¿ the previous sinus tract was opened and enlarged abscess cavity was noted.The infected mesh (device 1) with abscess cavity was removed and wound was irrigated and wound vac was placed.¿ (b)(6) 2012 - patient was diagnosed with recurrent ventral hernia thereby underwent open repair with implant of bard flat mesh (device 2) mesh.Per operative notes, ¿ to the old incision, a large residual hernia was noted and reduced.Adhesions and scar tissues were taken down and fascia was closed with sutures.A bard flat mesh (device 2) was placed over the wound and secured with sutures and staples.¿.

• Brand Name: MESH - COMPOSIX L/P
• Common Device Name: SURGICAL MESH
• Manufacturer (Section D): DAVOL INC., SUB. C.R. BARD, INC. -1213643; 100 crossings blvd.; warwick RI 02886
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD SHANNON LIMITED 3005636544; san geronimo industrial park; lot #1, road #3, km 79.7; humacao PR 00791
• Manufacturer Contact: andrew topoulos ; 100 crossings blvd.; warwick, RI 02886 ; 4018258495
• MDR Report Key: 12135138
• Report Number: 1213643-2021-05882
• Device Sequence Number: 17087455
• Product Code: FTL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741031274
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741031274(17)140928(10)HUTI0665
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K061754
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2009
• Device Explanted Year: 2011
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/18/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/28/2014
• Device Catalogue Number: 0134460
• Device Lot Number: HUTI0665
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/24/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/24/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/08/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/18/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/15/2009
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 52 YR
• Patient Sex: Male