MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TISSUE SCIENCE LABORATORIES PERMACOL; MESH, SURGICAL

Model Number	P151828
Medical Device Problem Codes	Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Mechanics Altered (2984); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Abdominal Pain (1685); Abscess (1690); Adhesion(s) (1695); Purulent Discharge (1812); Erythema (1840); Fistula (1862); Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Hematoma (1884); Unspecified Infection (1930); Inflammation (1932); Seroma (2069); Hernia (2240); Discomfort (2330); Impaired Healing (2378); Obstruction/Occlusion (2422); Fluid Discharge (2686); Fibrosis (3167); Unspecified Vascular Problem (4441); Nodule (4551); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559); Swelling/ Edema (4577); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Ime 2402: sinus tract, abdominal wall mass, vascular congestion, abnormal wbc.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.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 sinus tract, abdominal wall mass, vascular congestion, serous drainage,non-healing wound, purulent discharge, abdominal pain, adhesions, infection, fistula, mass, tenderness, erythema, seroma, hematoma, swelling, abscess, foreign body reaction, fibrosis, inflammation, and recurrence.Post-operative patient treatment included partialremoval of mesh, hernia repair with new mesh, medication, hospitalization, debridement of anterior abdominal wall sinus tract, placement of wound vac, lysis of adhesions, segmental enterectomy with anastomosis, removal of tacks, placement of drains, incision/drainage of abscess.
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 obstruction, mesh migration, suffering, failed mesh, sinus tract, abdominal wall mass, vascular congestion, serous drainage, non-healing wound, purulent discharge, abdominal pain, adhesions, infection, fistula, mass, tenderness, erythema, seroma, hematoma, swelling, abscess, foreign body reaction, fibrosis, inflammation, and recurrence.Post-operative patient treatment included partial removal of mesh, hernia repair with new mesh, medication, hospitalization, debridement of anterior abdominal wall sinus tract, placement of wound vac, lysis of adhesions, segmental enterectomy with anastomosis, removal of tacks, placement of drains, incision/drainage of abscess.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional info: a2 (date of birth), a4, b5, b7, h6 (patient codes, device 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.

• Brand Name: PERMACOL
• Common Device Name: MESH, SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): TISSUE SCIENCE LABORATORIES; victoria house, victoria road; aldershot, hampshire GU11 1EJ; UK GU11 1EJ
• Manufacturer (Section G): TISSUE SCIENCE LABORATORIES; victoria house, victoria road; aldershot, hampshire GU11 1EJ; UK GU11 1EJ
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 17127604
• Report Number: 9617613-2023-00010
• Device Sequence Number: 15311971
• Product Code: FTM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884523000191
• UDI-Public: 10884523000191
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K120605
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2013
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/02/2025

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 Model Number: P151828
• Device Catalogue Number: P151828
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/07/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/02/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/14/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/02/2025
• 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: Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 127 KG
• Patient Ethnicity: Hispanic