MAUDE Adverse Event Report: W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC. GORE BIO-A TISSUE REINFORCEMENT MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Device Problem Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problems Abscess (1690); Unspecified Infection (1930)

Event Date 03/08/2013

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

It should be noted that the gore¿ bio-a¿ tissue reinforcement instructions for use addresses the following adverse reactions among others: possible adverse reactions with the use of any tissue deficiency prosthesis may include, but are not limited to, contamination, infection, inflammation, adhesion, fistula formation, seroma formation, hematoma, and recurrence. " the gore¿ bio-a¿ tissue reinforcement instructions for use also states: strict aseptic techniques should be followed. If an infection develops, it should be treated aggressively. An unresolved infection may require removal of the material. ".

Event Description

It was reported to gore that the patient underwent open incisional hernia repair on (b)(6) 2012 whereby a gore¿ dualmesh¿ plus biomaterial was implanted and on (b)(6) 2013 whereby a gore¿ bio-a¿ tissue reinforcement was implanted. The complaint alleges that on (b)(6) 2013 and (b)(6) 2018, additional procedures occurred whereby a gore device was explanted. It was reported the patient alleges the following injuries: infection, recurrence, removal of mesh, abscesses, severe and chronic pain/discomfort. Additional event specific information was not provided.

• Brand Name: GORE BIO-A TISSUE REINFORCEMENT
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.; 1505 n. fourth street; flagstaff AZ 86004
• Manufacturer (Section G): MPD APC B/P; p.o. box 1408; elkton MD 21922 1408
• Manufacturer Contact: jorja nackard ; 1505 n. fourth street; flagstaff, AZ 86004 ; 9285263030
• MDR Report Key: 12513041
• MDR Text Key: 272706384
• Report Number: 3003910212-2021-01294
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K033671
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/05/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/22/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No

Device Operator

• 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: 09/23/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: 09/22/2021 Patient Sequence Number: 1