MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SOFRADIM PRODUCTION SAS UNKSYMBOTEX; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Model Number UNKNOWN SYMBOTEX MESH

Device Problems Mechanics Altered (2984); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Abscess (1690); Adhesion(s) (1695); Emotional Changes (1831); Unspecified Infection (1930); Pain (1994); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.The product was used for therapeutic treatment of a hernia.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced mesh failed, infection, abscess, adhesions, defective device, mental and physical pain, suffering, disability, impairment, and loss of enjoyment of life.Post-operative patient treatment included mesh removal surgery, abscess drainage, and colon resection.

• Brand Name: UNKSYMBOTEX
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): SOFRADIM PRODUCTION SAS; 116 avenue du formans; trevoux 01600 ; FR 01600
• Manufacturer (Section G): SOFRADIM PRODUCTION SAS; 116 avenue du formans; trevoux 01600 ; FR 01600
• Manufacturer Contact: tracy landers ; 5920 longbow drive; boulder, CO 80301 ; 3035816943
• MDR Report Key: 12950401
• MDR Text Key: 281835488
• Report Number: 9615742-2021-02452
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/07/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/07/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: UNKNOWN SYMBOTEX MESH
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN SYMBOTEX MESH
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/17/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Disability; Required Intervention