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| Catalog Number |
5950050 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Defective Device (2588); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Unspecified Infection (1930); Pain (1994); Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
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| Date of Event |
08/11/2018
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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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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, infection, chronic pain and subsequent surgical intervention.A review of the manufacturing records was performed and found that the lot was manufactured to specification.In regards to the infection, the warnings section of the ifu states "if an infection develops, treat the infection aggressively.Consideration should be given regarding the need to remove the mesh.Unresolved infection may require removal of the device." should additional information be provided, a supplemental emdr will be submitted.Not returned.
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Event or Problem Description
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Attorney alleges that on (b)(6) 2018, the patient underwent surgery for an incisional hernia repair and a bard/davol ventrio st patch was implanted.Attorney also alleges that further to implantation with the product, the patient suffered the development of mesh infection and chronic pain.It is alleged that on or about (b)(6) 2018, (b)(6) 2019, the patient underwent additional surgeries due to mesh complications.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 the patient suffered permanent injuries including scarring, disfigurement, suffering and physical disability.It is alleged that the patient continues to undergo medical care and treatment.It is also alleged the device was defective.
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