MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATION MESH PROLOOP PLUGS; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Model Number	30901
Medical Device Problem Code	Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Pain (1994); Hernia (2240); Post Operative Wound Infection (2446)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
This event is deemed reportable based on the allegations in a lawsuit which, while unsubstantiated, suggest that a reportable event may have occurred during use of atrium medical¿s mesh product.Plaintiff allegedly experienced hernia recurrence, pain, adhesions, scarring, infection and additional surgery.Mesh soaked in antibiotic solution off-label since this is a legal matter, the case has been turned over to legal counsel and further information obtained through investigation or discovery may fall under the attorney/client and/or work product privilege.However, atrium will supplement this report as appropriate if additional information comes to its attention.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
B7 continued - unknown overlay mesh implanted simultaneously, disc disease, renal disease with carpal tunnel neuritis, lymphadenopathy, esophageal reflux, erectile dysfunction, 30-year history of chewing tobacco (1/2 tin per week), heavy lifting at work, history of refusing medical treatment due to religion or conscience, fatty liver, ptsd, insomnia, cpap machine user, bowel resection.Parietex mesh x2 implanted subsequently.Investigation: based on the review of the device history and sterilization records and product complaint details atrium can find no fault with the product.This lot of mesh passed all quality and performance requirement.This report is based upon allegations made in a lawsuit in which atrium medical is named as a defendant.This report shall not be considered as an admission by atrium medical that the product described in the lawsuit claim and described herein is or was defective, or that it had any causal relationship to any injuries allegedly suffered by the plaintiff.H3 other text : not returned.

• Brand Name: MESH PROLOOP PLUGS
• Common Device Name: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATION; 40 continental blvd; merrimack NH
• Manufacturer (Section G): ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATION; 40 continental blvd; merrimack NH
• Manufacturer Contact: lori gosselin ; 40 continental blvd; merrimack, NH
• MDR Report Key: 19190394
• Report Number: 3011175548-2024-00108
• Device Sequence Number: 18232964
• Product Code: FTL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00650862309010
• UDI-Public: 00650862309010
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2017
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/26/2024

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 Expiration Date: 02/18/2021
• Device Model Number: 30901
• Device Catalogue Number: 30901
• Device Lot Number: 404653
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/18/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/24/2016
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: ANTIBIOTICS HCTZ TESTOSTERONE LOSARTAN
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 49 YR
• Patient Sex: Male