| Model Number |
31202 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Scar Tissue (2060); Seroma (2069); Hernia (2240); Intraoperative Pain (2662); Fibrosis (3167)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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This event is deemed reportable based on the allegations in a potential lawsuit which, while unsubstantiated, suggest that a reportable event may have occurred during use of an atrium medical mesh product.Plaintiff was implanted with an c-qur mesh v-patch.Plaintiff allegedly experienced recurrent hernia, meshoma, and pain and suffering.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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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We are unable to fully investigate this event as no product code, lot number, or sample was provided.This report is based upon allegations made in a potential lawsuit in which atrium medical would be named as a defendant.This report shall not be considered as an admission by atrium medical that the product described in the pre-suit claim and described herein is or was defective, or that it had any causal relationship to any injuries allegedly suffered by the claimant.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation: based on the review of the device history records and product complaint details atrium can find no fault with the product.This lot of mesh passed all quality and performance requirement.
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Event or Problem Description
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Plaintiff allegedly also experienced seroma, drain placement, scar tissue, diastasis recti, fibrosis.
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