MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DAVOL INC., SUB. C.R. BARD, INC. -1213643 VENTRALIGHT ST W/ ECHO; SURGICAL MESH

Catalog Number	5955460
Medical Device Problem Codes	Defective Device (2588); Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Adhesion(s) (1695); Hernia (2240); Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	05/08/2015
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.This emdr represents the bard/davol ventralight st mesh (device #2).An additional emdr was submitted to represent the bard/davol sepramesh ip (device #1).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 unspecified bard/davol sepramesh ip, ventralight st and ventrio st on (b)(6) 2014 and/or (b)(6) 2015 and/or (b)(6) 2016.As reported, the patient is making a claim for an adverse patient outcome against the sepramesh ip and ventralight st.Attorney alleges that the patient had subsequent surgical intervention due to the hernia mesh device.It is also alleged 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 unspecified bard/davol sepramesh ip, ventralight st and ventrio st on (b)(6) 2014 and/or (b)(6) 2015 and/or (b)(6) 2016.As reported, the patient is making a claim for an adverse patient outcome against the sepramesh ip and ventralight st.Attorney alleges that the patient had subsequent surgical intervention due to the hernia mesh device.It is also alleged that the patient experienced emotional distress and the device was defective.Addendum per additional information provided: (b)(6) 2014 ¿ patient was diagnosed with recurrent ventral incisional hernia thereby underwent laparoscopic repair with ventralight st using echo ps (device 1).Per operative notes, ¿the adhesions inside the hernia sac was reduced and sutured.A ventralight st using echo ps (device 1) was placed over the peritoneal cavity covering the hernia defect and sutured.¿ (b)(6) 2015 ¿ patient was diagnosed with recurrent incisional hernia thereby underwent open repair with implant of sepramesh ip (device 2).Per operative notes, ¿the incisional hernia with sac was incised and adhesions of greater ometum were lysed.A sepramesh ip (device 2) was placed over the defect and sutured in place.¿ (b)(6) 2016 ¿ patient was diagnosed with recurrent incisional hernia thereby underwent laparoscopic repair with implant of ventrio st (device 3).Per operative notes, ¿adhesions between abdominal wall and hernia sac was removed.The ventrio st (device 3) mesh was placed into the peritoneal cavity covering the defect.Multiple small defects in the anterior abdominal wall was closed with sutures and tacks.¿.
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 brand name and 510(k).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-2013) is considered to be a best estimate.Updated fields: a2, b3, b4, b5, b7, d3, d4 (product catalog no., corporate lot no., udi no., expiry date), d6a, g3, g6, h2, h4, h6, h10, h11.Corrected field: d1 (brand name), g4 (pma/510k).This supplemental emdr represents the bard/davol ventralight st with echo ps (device 2).An additional emdr was submitted to represent the bard/davol sepramesh ip (device 1).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.H3 other text: not returned.

• Brand Name: VENTRALIGHT ST W/ ECHO
• 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: 13693259
• Report Number: 1213643-2022-91575
• Device Sequence Number: 1944242
• Product Code: FTL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741031724
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741031724(17)150828(10)HUXH0695
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K130968
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2014
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/05/2025

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: 08/28/2015
• Device Catalogue Number: 5955460
• Device Lot Number: HUXH0695
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/23/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/15/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/08/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/05/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/15/2013
• 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: 62 YR
• Patient Sex: Male