Catalog Number PVPM |
Device Problem
Hole In Material (1293)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 01/26/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
Attempts have been made to retrieve the device.
To date the device has not been returned.
If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.
In addition, a review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted and the batch met all finished goods release criteria.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent a hernia repair on (b)(6) 2017 and the mesh was implanted.
During the procedure, the mesh tore.
Another like device was used to complete the procedure.
There were no adverse patient consequences reported.
No further information is available.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Returned actual device presented used, blood soaked condition.
Both straps were still attached to the device, but one wing was partially detached at the welding with the loading.
No further anomalies were detected.
The partial separation of the wings at the welding with the load ring may occur during handling and does not have any effect on the product properties and functionality.
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