Catalog Number PVPM |
Device Problem
Delamination (2904)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 11/04/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 03/03/2017.The device history records were reviewed and the manufacturing criteria were met prior to the release of this lot.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.Attempts are being made to obtain the following information.To date no response has been provided.If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.How was the product stored? was the integrity of the seal compromised? did the packaging look damaged? where any holes in the packaging noted? where there any quality issues noted prior to the packaging being handled?.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent an umbilical hernia procedure on (b)(6) 2016 and the mesh was implanted.During the procedure, the screen of mesh was crumbling.Another like device was used to complete the procedure.There were no patient consequences reported.Additional information has been requested.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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We received the actual sample showing a strongly crumpled foil and a disintegrated implant.The actual foil presented a strongly crumpled foil with pinholes which are located in folds/kinks of the foil.It could neither be determined when these holes were formed nor why the foil has this crumpled appearance.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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