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

Model Number UNKNOWN SYMBOTEX MESH

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Adhesion(s) (1695); Seroma (2069); Hernia (2240); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Unknown symbotex mesh (lot# unknown).

Event Description

The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.The product was used for therapeutic treatment of recurrent incarcerated incisional hernia.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced recurrence, adhesions, and seroma.Post-operative patient treatment included hernia repair with sutures.

• 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: 12325543
• MDR Text Key: 266697533
• Report Number: 9615742-2021-01991
• 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: 08/16/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/16/2021
• 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: 07/28/2021
• 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
• Patient Age: 43 YR
• Patient Weight: 122