MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DAVOL INC., SUB. C.R. BARD, INC. -1213643 KUGEL PATCH SURGICAL MESH

Catalog Number 0010105

Device Problem Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395)

Patient Problems Unspecified Infection (1930); Obstruction/Occlusion (2422); Ascites (2596)

Event Date 10/15/2015

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Based on the information obtained in the article, no conclusion can be made. Postoperative infection is a known inherent risk of surgery. The instructions-for-use, supplied with the device states, "if an infection develops, treat the infection aggressively. Consideration should be given regarding the need to remove the mesh. An unresolved infection may require removal of the device. " and ¿care should be taken to ensure that the patch is adequately fixated to the abdominal wall. If necessary additional fasteners and/or sutures should be used. ¿ without a lot number, review of the manufacturing records cannot be conducted. Note, the information provided included months only as such the date of event is considered to be estimated of (b)(6) 2015. Note, we were unable to locate an english translation of the attached article/abstract. If/when additional information be provided, a supplemental emdr will be submitted.

Event Description

Per journal article, ¿a case report for mesh (kugel patch) migration into bladder after right hernia repair. ¿ source: the 85th annual meeting of the eastern section of japanese urological association (2020). Patient was diagnosed with a right inguinal hernia and underwent repair. A mesh (medium oval kugel patch) was implanted during this repair. The patient developed acute abdomen, and abdominal ct revealed free air, ascites, and intestinal obstruction. A laparotomy was performed and exposure of the mesh to the abdominal cavity was observed. It was thought to be due to mesh infection. Urine outflow was observed in the drain after surgery, and in october of the same year, a cystoscope revealed an exposure of the mesh on the right wall of the bladder. In the same month, partial bladder resection and mesh removal were performed. It is possible that the bladder was injured during hernia treatment, but since there was no problem with the postoperative course, it is highly probable that it occurred following mesh infection. The health injury to the patient was unknown.

• Brand Name: KUGEL PATCH
• Type of Device: SURGICAL MESH
• Manufacturer (Section D): DAVOL INC., SUB. C.R. BARD, INC. -1213643; 100 crossings blvd.; warwick RI 02886
• MDR Report Key: 12739721
• MDR Text Key: 279638949
• Report Number: 1213643-2021-20387
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K963141
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,literature,other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/18/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/02/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No

Device Operator

• Device Catalogue Number: 0010105
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No

Was the Report Sent to FDA?

• Event Location: No Information
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/14/2021
• 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: 11/02/2021 Patient Sequence Number: 1