MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATION PROLOOP MESH MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Model Number 30901

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Hernia (2240)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

This event is deemed reportable based on the allegations in a potential lawsuit which, while unsubstantiated, suggest that a reportable event may have occurred during use of an atrium medical mesh product. Plaintiff allegedly experienced recurrent bilateral hernias and revision surgery on (b)(6) 2020. Since this is a potential 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.

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation: based on the review of the device history records and product complaint details atrium can find no fault with the product. This lot of mesh passed all quality and performance requirement. This report is based upon allegations made in a potential lawsuit in which atrium medical would be named as a defendant.

• Brand Name: PROLOOP MESH
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATION; 40 continental blvd; merrimack NH
• Manufacturer (Section G): ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATION; 40 continental blvd; merrimack NH
• Manufacturer Contact: lori gosselin ; 40 continental blvd; merrimack, NH
• MDR Report Key: 13020445
• MDR Text Key: 282379084
• Report Number: 3011175548-2021-01320
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K930669
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other

Reporter Occupation

• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/16/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/16/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No

Device Operator

• Device Expiration Date: 02/28/2018
• Device Model Number: 30901
• Device Catalogue Number: 30901
• Device Lot Number: 10877065
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/29/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/13/2013
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes

Type of Device Usage

Patient Treatment Data

Date Received: 12/16/2021 Patient Sequence Number: 1