MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DAVOL INC., SUB. C.R. BARD, INC. PERFIX PLUG SURGICAL MESH

Catalog Number 0112760

Device Problems Defective Device (2588); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)

Patient Problems Granuloma (1876); Pain (1994); Hernia (2240)

Event Type  Injury  

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 including permanent injury, hernia recurrence, granuloma and surgical intervention. The instructions-for-use (ifu) supplied with the device lists recurrence of the hernia as a possible complication. A review of the manufacturing records was performed and found that the lot was manufactured to specification. Should additional information be provided, a supplemental emdr will be submitted. Not returned.

Event Description

Attorney alleges that on (b)(6) 2011, the patient underwent surgery for an inguinal hernia repair surgery and a bard/davol perfix plug was implanted. Attorney also alleges that further to implantation with the product, the patient suffered with the development of suture granuloma and hernia recurrence. It is alleged that the patient has suffered injuries, losses and damages resulting from numerous defects in the product that create an unreasonably high risk of injury with severe permanent adverse health consequences. Attorney alleges that the patient experienced severe pain and suffering, including chronic pain. It is also alleged the patient was treated with a course of hospitalization, diagnostic imaging, revision surgery, serum testing, antibiotics, analgesics and rest. Attorney alleges that the patient will require further invasive repair surgery, physiotherapy, rehabilitation and will continue to require other forms of medical care. It is also alleged that the device was defective.

• Brand Name: PERFIX PLUG
• Type of Device: SURGICAL MESH
• Manufacturer (Section D): DAVOL INC., SUB. C.R. BARD, INC.; 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: 12322191
• MDR Text Key: 266590042
• Report Number: 1213643-2021-06871
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741016608
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741016608
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K922916
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer,other
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/14/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/14/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No

Device Operator

• Device Expiration Date: 01/28/2015
• Device Catalogue Number: 0112760
• Device Lot Number: HUTK2038
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No

Is the Reporter a Health Professional?

Was the Report Sent to FDA?

• Event Location: No Information
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/22/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/20/2010
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial

Patient Treatment Data

Date Received: 08/14/2021 Patient Sequence Number: 1