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

Catalog Number 5954124

Device Problem Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)

Patient Problems Abscess (1690); Unspecified Infection (1930)

Event Date 06/10/2016

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

As reported, a ventralight st mesh was implanted into a patient with a complicated medical history significant for mesh infection, tissue necrosis and multiple abdominal wall abscesses.As reported the implant site was class-ii clean-contaminated (staphylococcus aureus).As reported, approximately, one year post-implant of the ventralight st mesh, the patient was diagnosed with an abdominal wall abscess and underwent incision and drainage of intra-abdominal abscess with partial removal of infected hernia mesh.The clinician has assessed the patient¿s postoperative course as being "possibly" related to the study device and definitely related to the index procedure, however, based on the information provided, including the patient's complicated medical history, no conclusions can be made.Infection is a known inherent risk of surgery.The instructions-for-use (ifu) supplied with the device lists infection as a possible complication.In regards to the infection, the warnings section of the ifu states: "if an infection develops, treat the infection aggressively.Consideration should be given regarding the need to remove the prosthesis.An unresolved infection may require removal of the prosthesis." review of manufacturing records confirms product was manufactured to specification.This mdr reports the ae of abdominal wall abscess and infected mesh.An additional mdr was submitted to report the aes of surgical site bacterial infection and necrosis.Not returned - partially explanted.

Event Description

Reported per clinical trial (b)(4): (b)(6) 2015 - subject patient underwent an open multiple-recurrent left ventral incisional hernia repair procedure using a bard/davol ventralight st mesh which was implanted using transfascial sutures.Full skin closure was achieved using staples and sutures.The hernia site wound was class-ii clean-contaminated (staphylococcus aureus).The patient was discharged from the hospital on (b)(6) 2015.(b)(6) 2015 - subject patient presented and was admitted with fever, malaise, abdominal pain, elevated wbc and was diagnosed with surgical site infection (ssi).Culture of j/p drains was positive for staphylococcus aureus and the patient was treated with iv and oral antibiotics.The patient was discharged on (b)(6) 2015.(b)(6) 2015 - subject patient was diagnosed with surgical site infection (ssi) and was treated with oral antibiotics.(b)(6) 2015 - subject patient was diagnosed with skin tissue necrosis; 2 wounds to the ruq noted, 1 wound had eschar tissue.The patient was treated with antibiotics and antibiotic ointment.On follow-up, wound was larger w/ increasing pain and draining.(b)(6) -2015 - subject patient was hospitalized for intravenous (iv) antibiotic therapy for the surgical site infection (ssi), wound care and was discharged on (b)(6) 2015.(b)(6) 2015 - subject patient underwent incision and drainage for the surgical site infection (ssi), wound vac placement.Culture of necrotic tissue was positive for gram negative rods, pseudomonas and enterococcus.(b)(6) 2015 - subject patient underwent abdominal wall debridement for necrosis and ssi, iv antibiotics given and wound vac placed.The patient was discharged on (b)(6) 2015.(b)(6) 2016 - the surgical site infection (ssi) was noted to be healed.Per the study clinician, the reported ae (surgical site infection (ssi) has been assessed as mild/moderate in severity, the ae (necrosis) has been assessed as moderate in severity, these aes have been assessed as possibly related to the study device and definitely related to the index procedure and have recovered/resolved.(b)(6) 2016 - subject patient was diagnosed with abdominal wall abscess.The patient was admitted and underwent incision and drainage of intra-abdominal abscess and partial removal (10%) of infected hernia mesh.Per the study clinician, the reported infected mesh has been assessed as severe, definitely related to the study device and to the index procedure.The outcome for this ae is reported as unknown.The reported abdominal wall abscess has been assessed as moderate in severity, possibly related to the study device and definitely related to the index procedure.The outcome for this ae is reported as recovered/resolved.

• Brand Name: VENTRALIGHT ST MESH
• Type of Device: 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 ; 8005566756
• MDR Report Key: 14498297
• MDR Text Key: 293165520
• Report Number: 1213643-2022-00341
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741031601
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741031601
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K101851
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Study,Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/18/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/25/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/28/2016
• Device Catalogue Number: 5954124
• Device Lot Number: HUYH1765
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/28/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/26/2014
• 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): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 47 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 97 KG