| Model Number |
1010306-02 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Hernia (2240)
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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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We are unable to fully investigate this event as no product code, lot number, or sample was provided.This report is based upon allegations made in a lawsuit in which atrium medical is named as a defendant.
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Event or Problem Description
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This event is deemed reportable based on the allegations in a lawsuit which, while unsubstantiated, suggest that a reportable event may have occurred during use of atrium medical¿s mesh product.Plaintiff allegedly experienced repair of left direct and indirect inguinal hernia.Since this is a legal matter, the case has been turned over to legal counsel and further information obtained through investigation or discovery may fall under the attorney/client and/or work product privilege.However, atrium will supplement this report as appropriate if additional information comes to its attention.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Correction section: d1 g4 & d6b - mesh was not explanted on (b)(6) 2007.Based on the review of the device history records and product complaint details atrium can find no fault with the product.This lot of mesh passed all quality and performance requirements.
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Event or Problem Description
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Plaintiff also allegedly experienced recurrence, pain, incarceration and approx.10 nerve block treatments, additional surgery on (b)(6) 2007.
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