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

Model Number PCO15X

Device Problems Mechanics Altered (2984); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Abdominal Pain (1685); Adhesion(s) (1695); Emotional Changes (1831); Unspecified Infection (1930); Inflammation (1932); Nausea (1970); Pain (1994); Scar Tissue (2060); Vomiting (2144); Hernia (2240); Distress (2329); Impaired Healing (2378); Obstruction/Occlusion (2422); Fibrosis (3167); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Type  Injury  

Event 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 suffering, diminished quality of life, premature resorption of collagen coating, bowel problems, defective device, mental anguish, mesh failure, impairment, loss of enjoyment of life, pain, emotional distress, mental pain, adhesions, inflammation, infection, and disability.Post-operative patient treatment included revision surgery, and removal of mesh.

Manufacturer Narrative

Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided 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.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional info: a4, a5b, b2, b5, b6, b7, d6b, <(>&<)> h6 (patient codes <(>&<)> ime e2402: ileus) medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided 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.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

The patient's attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.The product was used for a laparoscopic therapeutic treatment of a ventral hernia.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced recurrence, adhesions to abdominal wall, small bowel contents stuck to mesh, bowel obstructions, suffering, diminished quality of life, premature resorption of collagen coating, bowel problems, defective device, mental anguish, mesh failure, impairment, loss of enjoyment of life, pain, emotional distress, mental pain, adhesions, inflammation, infection, disability, abdominal pain, pelvic pain, nausea, vomiting, ileus, open wound, fibrotic scar, <(>&<)> fibrotic tissue.Post-operative patient treatment included lysis of adhesions, revision surgery, removal of mesh, x-rays, hospitalization, colectomy, mesh was divided and closed with pds suture, hernia repair with mesh, ng tube, open wound exploration, removal of fibrotic scar/fibrotic tissue, <(>&<)> local injection anesthetic/steroid.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional info: a1, a2 (date of birth), d4 (expiration date, lot#), h6 (patient codes).Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided 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.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.

Event 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, adhesions to abdominal wall, small bowel contents stuck to mesh, bowel obstructions, suffering, diminished quality of life, premature resorption of collagen coating, bowel problems, defective device, mental anguish, mesh failure, impairment, loss of enjoyment of life, pain, emotional distress, mental pain, adhesions, inflammation, infection, and disability.Post-operative patient treatment included lysis of adhesions, revision surgery, and removal of mesh.

• Brand Name: PARIETEX
• Type of Device: 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: justin ellis ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 15511859
• MDR Text Key: 300868445
• Report Number: 9615742-2022-00872
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K110815
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 03/30/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/30/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2015
• Device Model Number: PCO15X
• Device Catalogue Number: PCO15X
• Device Lot Number: PNE0511
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/22/2023
• 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; Hospitalization; Disability
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 66 KG
• Patient Race: White