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PCO6VP |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Difficult or Delayed Positioning (1157); Product Quality Problem (1506)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/22/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide 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.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the mesh folded inside the abdominal cavity, resulting in a loss of its explanatory power during the procedure.No patient complications were reported as a result of this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: d4 (udi), d9, g3, h3, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the mesh was found contaminated.The collagen film was found peeled off on the mesh overlap.Two breaks were visible on the pgla expander, perpendicular to the folding direction.The fold of the mesh confirmed the misuse (mesh folded perpendicular to the folding direction).It was reported that the mesh folded inside the abdominal cavity.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.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: fold the hydrated parietex¿ composite ventral patch in half along the junction of the two violet expanders.Identify by its color which handle is positioned to the right and left side.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide 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.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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