MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SOFRADIM PRODUCTION SAS UNKNOWN SYMBOTEX MESH; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Model Number	SYM3020
Medical Device Problem Codes	Mechanics Altered (2984); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Adhesion(s) (1695); Emotional Changes (1831); Granuloma (1876); Hematoma (1884); Low Blood Pressure/ Hypotension (1914); Unspecified Infection (1930); Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Scar Tissue (2060); Hernia (2240); Obstruction/Occlusion (2422); Ascites (2596); Unspecified Vascular Problem (4441); Nodule (4551); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
Event or Problem Description
The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.The product was used for therapeutic treatment of a ventral hernia.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced recurrence, small bowel obstruction, adhesions, pain, inflammation, defective device, mental pain, suffering, scarring, permanent impairment, and loss of enjoyment of life.Post-operative patient treatment included bowel resection, revision surgery, mesh removal, and partial mesh removal, lysis of adhesions, hospitalization, repair of the uterine wall.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: a2, a3a, a4, b7, d4, d6b, g4 (pma/510k), h4.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional info: a1, b5, b6, b7, d4 (unique identifier (udi) #), g1, h6 (patient codes, device codes, ime e2402: hemoperitoneum), <(>&<)> additional codes medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Event or Problem Description
The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.The product was used for therapeutic treatment of a ventral hernia.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced recurrence, small bowel obstruction, adhesions, pain, inflammation, defective device, mental pain, suffering, scarring, permanent impairment, loss of enjoyment of life, suture granulomas, vascular congestion, mass, hematoma, hemoperitoneum, fluid collection, stranding, hypotension, <(>&<)> wound infection.Post-operative patient treatment included bowel resection, revision surgery, partial mesh removal, mesh removal, lysis of adhesions, hospitalization, repair of the uterine wall, ct scan, x-ray, diagnostic lap, exploratory lap, repair of uterine wall, blood transfusion, icu, evacuation of hematoma, tpn, npo, ng tube, wound care, iv antibiotics, <(>&<)> use of drains.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN SYMBOTEX MESH
• Common Device Name: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): SOFRADIM PRODUCTION SAS; 116 avenue du formans; trevoux 01600 ; FR 01600
• Manufacturer (Section G): SOFRADIM PRODUCTION SAS; 116 avenue du formans; trevoux 01600 ; FR 01600
• Manufacturer Contact: mike bocchino ; 5920 longbow drive; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view,mn, CO 55112-4391 ; 8006464633
• MDR Report Key: 14575941
• Report Number: 9615742-2022-00496
• Device Sequence Number: 5041994
• Product Code: FTL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521190511
• UDI-Public: (01)10884521190511(17)201031(10)PPK0307X
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K142908
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2016
• Device Explanted Year: 2020
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/08/2026

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?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2020
• Device Model Number: SYM3020
• Device Catalogue Number: SYM3020
• Device Lot Number: PPK0307X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/18/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/26/2025; 04/29/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/02/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/03/2025; 05/08/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/26/2015
• 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; Hospitalization
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 82 KG