MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Davol Inc., Sub. C.R. Bard, Inc. -1213643 PerFix Plug; Surgical Mesh

Catalog Number	0112960
Medical Device Problem Codes	Defective Device (2588); Material Deformation (2976); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Adhesion(s) (1695); Nerve Damage (1979); Pain (1994); Scar Tissue (2060); Hernia (2240); Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	12/02/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
Attorney alleges that the patient underwent surgery for implant of unspecified bard/davol perfix plug on (b)(6) 2012.As reported the patient is making a claim for an adverse patient outcome against perfix plug.Attorney alleges general allegations for "past, present, and future damages, including but not limited to, mental and physical pain and suffering for severe and permanent personal injuries sustained by the patient." it is also alleged that the patient experienced emotional distress and the device was defective.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
No conclusions can be made.The patient's attorney alleges "past, present, and future damages, including but not limited to, mental and physical pain and suffering for severe and permanent personal injuries sustained by the patient"; however, no details have been provided.No lot number has been provided; therefore, a review of the manufacturing records is not possible.Should additional information be provided, a supplemental emdr will be submitted.

• Brand Name: PerFix Plug
• 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 ; +1(401)825-8495
• MDR Report Key: 14484326
• Report Number: 1213643-2022-93853
• Device Sequence Number: 5322668
• Product Code: FTL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741016660
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741016660(17)161228(10)HUVK1970
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: RI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K922916
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2012
• Device Explanted Year: 2020
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/10/2026

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: 12/28/2016
• Device Catalogue Number: 0112960
• Device Lot Number: HUVK1970
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/12/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/06/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/24/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/10/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/15/2011
• 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: Disability; Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Male