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31396 |
| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Hernia (2240); No Information (3190)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A follow up report will be submitted upon the completion of the investigation into this event.(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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This event is deemed reportable based on the allegations in a pre-suit claim which, while unsubstantiated, suggest that a reportable event may have occurred during use of atrium medicals mesh product.Claimant attributes unspecified complications to the mesh.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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A review of all manufacturing lot history and sterilization records was conducted.All in-process specifications and release criteria were met, including seal strength testing on both the pre-and-post-sterile packaging.Ball burst and suture retention testing was also conducted on the mesh at incoming and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was performed on the cured coated mesh panels.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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This report is deemed reportable based on the allegations in a lawsuit claim which, while unsubstantiated, suggest that a reportable event may have occurred during use of atrium medicals mesh product.Allegedly, plaintiff reported severe spasms and significant pain at the site of the mesh implant.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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Event or Problem Description
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Plaintiff also allegedly experienced recurrent right inguinal hernia.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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