Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes
Bradycardia (1751); Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding (1888); Hernia (2240); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
Type of Reportable Event
Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
Event or Problem Description
The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.The product was used for therapeutic treatment of a right inguinal hernia.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced recurrence, bleeding, mesh migration, spermatic cord skeletonized without blood supply, and bradycardiac event.Post-operative patient treatment included hernia repair with mesh, ligation of spermatic cord, and explant of mesh.