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Model Number LPG1510 |
Device Problems
Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Mechanics Altered (2984); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Emotional Changes (1831); Pain (1994); Scar Tissue (2060); Seroma (2069); Burning Sensation (2146); Hernia (2240); Discomfort (2330); Weight Changes (2607); Constipation (3274); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559); Decreased Appetite (4569); Swelling/ Edema (4577); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)
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Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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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 defective device, swelling, pain, constipation, decreased appetite, weight loss, recurrence, seroma, mesh pushed to one side, discomfort, mesh migration, mental pain, scarring, permanent impairment, and loss of enjoyment of life.Post-operative patient treatment included primary hernia repair, removal of mesh, revision surgery, and dissection of seroma.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event Description
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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 defective device, swelling, pain, constipation, decreased appetite, weight loss, recurrence, seroma, mesh pushed to one side, discomfort, mesh migration, mental pain, scarring, permanent impairment, fibroadipose tissue, burning sensation, and loss of enjoyment of life.Post-operative patient treatment included primary hernia repair, removal of mesh, revision surgery, medication, and dissection of seroma.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: a3, a3, a4, b5, b7, h6 (added patient and imf codes, ime 2402: fibroadipose tissue, weight loss) 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.
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