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

Model Number	DXT1510AR
Medical Device Problem Code	Degraded (1153)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/22/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was not returned, but a photo was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted the mesh was found out of its packaging and contaminated.The textile knitting pattern and edge welding were found as expected.On one side the mesh was curved.It was reported that the mesh was degraded or brittle.The reported issue was confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.A secondary review of the device history records found no potentially contributing factors.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: it is recommended to use a trocar of at least 10 mm internal diameter to introduce meshes of size 13 x 09 cm and 15 x 10 cm, and a trocar of at least 11 mm internal diameter to introduce a mesh of size 16 x 12 cm.Mesh insertion capability may vary depending on mesh insertion method, mesh size and graspers/trocars used.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 or Problem Description
According to the reporter, during robotic laparoscopic right inguinal hernia procedure, at the time of placement and accessory of the mesh on the wall, the mesh was provided, when the doctor tries to place mesh it twist and does not allow it to be placed. the wound was closed with the flap with suture. the mesh was removed and replaced with a new mesh.There was no patient injury.

• Brand Name: DEXTILE
• 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: justin ellis ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 17941757
• Report Number: 9615742-2023-01380
• Device Sequence Number: 2957012
• Product Code: FTL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521726512
• UDI-Public: 10884521726512
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: MX
• PMA/510(K) Number: K192443
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 10/16/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/31/2026
• Device Model Number: DXT1510AR
• Device Catalogue Number: DXT1510AR
• Device Lot Number: SVD0251X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/22/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/16/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/08/2021
• 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
• Patient Age: 41 YR
• Patient Sex: Male