MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DAVOL INC., SUB. C.R. BARD, INC. VENTRIO MESH; SURGICAL MESH

Catalog Number	0010213
Medical Device Problem Codes	Defective Device (2588); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Adhesion(s) (1695); Hernia (2240)
Date of Event	06/08/2010
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Based on the information received, no conclusions can be made.Per medical records review, about 8 months post implant of ventrio mesh, patient was diagnosed with adhesions and hernia recurrence thereby underwent repair with removal of the mesh.The instructions-for-use supplied with the device identify adhesions and hernia recurrence as possible complications.This emdr represents ventrio mesh (device #2).An additional emdr was submitted to represent composix l/p mesh (device #1) and a supplemental emdr was submitted to represent ventrio mesh (device #3).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.
Event or Problem Description
Per information provided by the patient's attorney: (b)(6) 2009 - patient was diagnosed with incisional ventral hernia thereby underwent open repair with the implant of composix l/p mesh (device #1).Per operative notes, ¿the hernia defect was noted above the umbilicus and adhesions were taken down sharply.A composix l/p mesh (device #1) was placed as an underlay and sutured.¿ (b)(6) 2009 - patient underwent hernia repair with implant of ventrio mesh (device #2).(note: there was no operative notes provided).(b)(6) 2010 - patient was diagnosed with recurrent incisional hernia thereby underwent open repair with the implant of ventrio mesh (device #3) and removal of mesh (device #2).Per operative notes, ¿two hernia defects were noted, 1 superior to umbilicus and to the right lateral previous hernia repair whereas the other one inferior to the umbilicus and to the left lateral previous hernia repair.The lower round mesh was taken down leaving the upper mesh intact.This mesh (device #2) and hernia sac were removed.All the adhesions from either of the mesh or hernia sites were cleared.A sheet of ventrio mesh (device #3) was placed as an underlay and sutured.¿ (b)(6) 2011 - patient was diagnosed with ventral incisional hernia thereby underwent laparoscopic repair.Per operative notes, ¿there were omental adhesions to the upper midline area of gore-tex mesh (ventrio mesh - device #3).There was a larger defect along the right side of composix l/p mesh (device #1) and a small defect on the left side.Large piece of synthetic mesh was introduced through the abdominal wall and smaller piece of mesh in the lateral position.The meshes were then secured in both locations.¿ (b)(6) 2013 - patient was diagnosed with large recurrent incisional hernia thereby underwent laparoscopic repair with implant of ventralight st mesh (device #4) and removal of other meshes (device #1 & #3).Per operative notes, ¿the hernia sac was then identified and dissected sharply.Lysed dense colonic adhesions involving transverse colon to the hernia sac and old composix l/p mesh (device #1).There was a large defect with at least 3 different kinds of mesh (device #1 & #3) adhered to the abdominal wall.All these meshes were then removed and a ventralight st mesh (device #4) was inserted into the abdominal cavity and secured.¿ attorney alleges that the patient had adhesions, pain, hernia recurrence, removal surgery and emotional injuries.

• Brand Name: VENTRIO MESH
• Common Device Name: SURGICAL MESH
• Manufacturer (Section D): DAVOL INC., SUB. C.R. BARD, INC.; 100 crossings blvd.; warwick RI 02886
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD SHANNON LIMITED 3005636544; san geronimo industrial park; lot #1, road #3, km 79.7; humacao PR 00791
• Manufacturer Contact: andrew topoulos ; 100 crossings blvd.; warwick, RI 02886 ; 4018258495
• MDR Report Key: 18835198
• Report Number: 1213643-2024-090983
• Device Sequence Number: 15307428
• Product Code: FTL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741016400
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741016400
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K1002229
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2009
• Device Explanted Year: 2010
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 03/05/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 0010213
• Device Lot Number: DASL0021
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/21/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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
• Patient Age: 72 YR
• Patient Sex: Male