MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DAVOL INC., SUB. C.R. BARD, INC. BARD FLAT MESH SURGICAL MESH

Catalog Number UNKAA030

Device Problems Defective Device (2588); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Type  Injury  

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 mesh (bard flat mesh) (device #2). An additional emdr was submitted to represent the bard mesh (bard flat mesh) (device #1). Should additional information be provided, a supplemental emdr will be submitted.

Event Description

Attorney alleges that the patient underwent surgery for implant of two unspecified bard mesh (bard flat mesh) on (b)(6) 2017 and (b)(6) 2021. As reported, the patient is making a claim for an adverse patient outcome against both devices. 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.

• Brand Name: BARD FLAT MESH
• Type of Device: SURGICAL MESH
• Manufacturer (Section D): DAVOL INC., SUB. C.R. BARD, INC.; 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: 14254556
• MDR Text Key: 290417854
• Report Number: 1213643-2022-93349
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: PREAMENDMENT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/29/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/29/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No

Device Operator

• Device Catalogue Number: UNKAA030
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/26/2022
• 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: 04/29/2022 Patient Sequence Number: 1