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 chronic pain, recurrence hernia, foreign body response, rejection, infection, failure of incorporation/ingrowth, scarification, improper wound healing, excessive and chronic inflammation, allergic reaction, adhesions to internal organs, erosion, abscess, fistula, granulomatous response, seroma formation, and tissue damage.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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