MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DAVOL INC., SUB. C.R. BARD, INC. -1213643 BARD MESH PRE-SHAPED W/ KEYHOLE; SURGICAL MESH

Catalog Number	0113710
Medical Device Problem Codes	Defective Device (2588); Material Deformation (2976); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Adhesion(s) (1695); Scar Tissue (2060); Hernia (2240); Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	09/26/2018
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
No conclusions can be made.The patient's attorney alleges adverse patient outcome associated with the hernia mesh used to treat the patient.The patient's attorney alleges that the patient had subsequent surgical intervention; however, no details have been provided.No lot number has been provided; therefore, a review of the manufacturing records is not possible.Should additional information be provided, a supplemental emdr will be submitted.Not returned.
Event or Problem Description
Attorney alleges that the patient underwent surgery for implant of an unspecified bard mesh (bard flat mesh) on (b)(6) 2018.As reported, the patient is making a claim for an adverse patient outcome against the bard mesh (bard flat mesh).It is alleged that the patient had subsequent surgical intervention due to the hernia mesh device.Attorney alleges that the patient experienced emotional distress and the device was defective.
Event or Problem Description
Attorney alleges that the patient underwent surgery for implant of an unspecified bard mesh (bard flat mesh) on (b)(6) 2018.As reported, the patient is making a claim for an adverse patient outcome against the bard mesh (bard flat mesh).It is alleged that the patient had subsequent surgical intervention due to the hernia mesh device.Attorney alleges that the patient experienced emotional distress and the device was defective.Addendum per additional information provided: (b)(6) 2017 - patient was diagnosed with right inguinal hernia thereby underwent open repair with implant of bard pre-shaped mesh with keyhole (device 2).Per op notes, ¿a direct defect was identified and reduced.An indirect hernia sac was identified and dissected free at the level of internal ring.The sac was removed.The floor was repaired using bard pre-shaped mesh with keyhole (device 1) and sutured.¿ (b)(6) 2018 - patient was diagnosed with recurrent right inguinal hernia thereby underwent open repair with implant of bard pre-shaped mesh with keyhole (device 2).Per op notes, ¿large amount was scar tissue noted.The external oblique was adherent to prior mesh (device 1) was taken down.The cord structures were freed from prior mesh (device 1).The prior mesh (device 1) was disrupted both medially and laterally in sutured position.A bard pre-shaped mesh with keyhole (device 2) was placed and sutured to coopers ligament.¿.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
No conclusions can be made.The patient's attorney alleges adverse patient outcome associated with the hernia mesh used to treat the patient.The patient's attorney alleges that the patient had subsequent surgical intervention; however, no details have been provided.No lot number has been provided; therefore, a review of the manufacturing records is not possible.Addendum: h11: this supplemental emdr is submitted to document additional information provided and to correct the product identifiers and the implant date.Root cause is inconclusive; no conclusion can be made as to the extent to which the implant may have caused or contributed to the patient's postoperative course.Note, the manufacturing date (15-aug-2016) is considered to be a best estimate.Note: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.

• Brand Name: BARD MESH PRE-SHAPED W/ KEYHOLE
• Common Device Name: SURGICAL MESH
• Manufacturer (Section D): DAVOL INC., SUB. C.R. BARD, INC. -1213643; 100 crossings blvd.; warwick RI 02886
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD SHANNON LIMITED 3005636544; san geronimo industrial park; lot #1, road #3, km 79.7; humacao PR 00791
• Manufacturer Contact: andrew topoulos ; 100 crossings blvd.; warwick, RI 02886 ; 4018258495
• MDR Report Key: 12588501
• Report Number: 1213643-2021-08082
• Device Sequence Number: 4584409
• Product Code: FTL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741030703
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741030703(17)210728(10)HUAV0985
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: PREAMENDMENT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2017
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/11/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/28/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: 0113710
• Device Lot Number: HUAV0985
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/04/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/18/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/07/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/11/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/15/2016
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 54 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 89 KG