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

Model Number	SYM9
Medical Device Problem Codes	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Abscess (1690); Adhesion(s) (1695); Fistula (1862); Unspecified Infection (1930); Pain (1994); Perforation (2001); Septic Shock (2068); Distress (2329); Fungal Infection (2419); Obstruction/Occlusion (2422); Ascites (2596); Fluid Discharge (2686); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
Type of Reportable Event	Death
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.
Event or Problem Description
The patient's attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.The product was used for therapeutic treatment of a hernia.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced emotional distress and death.Post-operative patient treatment included revision surgery.Information received indicates the patient is deceased.No information was provided regarding the circumstances of expiration.
Event or Problem Description
The patient's attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.The product was used for therapeutic treatment of a hernia.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced emotional distress, abscess, adhesions, bowel obstruction, perforation, fistula, infection, pain, septic shock, drainage, ascites, fungal infection, weight loss, malnutrition, and death.Post-operative patient treatment included revision surgery, colectomy, partial bowel resection, ileostomy, mesh revision.Information received indicates the patient is deceased.No information was provided regarding the circumstances of expiration.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: a2, a3, b2, b5, b7, d4, h4, h6 (patient codes, device codes), additional codes.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.

• Brand Name: SYMBOTEX
• 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: mike bocchino ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112-4391 ; 8006464633
• MDR Report Key: 23468065
• Report Number: 9615742-2025-01257
• Device Sequence Number: 8890609
• Product Code: FTL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521190634
• UDI-Public: (01)10884521190634(17)250531(10)PUF0836X
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K220586
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2020
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/15/2026

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: 05/31/2025
• Device Model Number: SYM9
• Device Catalogue Number: SYM9
• Device Lot Number: PUF0836X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/29/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/08/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/04/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/15/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/18/2020
• 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: Life Threatening; Death; Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Male