| Catalog Number |
0117009 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Expiration Date Error (2528)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/28/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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As reported, during a procedure on (b)(6) 2023, an expired bard soft mesh was inadvertently implanted into the patient.The labeled expiration date of the implant is (b)(6) 2022.There was no additional medical treatment provided and the surgeon has no concern for additional surgery.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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As reported, an expired bard soft mesh was inadvertently implanted into the patient.The expiration date is located on multiple layers of the packaging.This event is confirmed as a use related error, with no malfunction of the device.To date this is the only reported complaint for this manufacturing lot.Note: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.H3 other text : not returned - remains implanted.
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