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Catalog Number 0112970 |
Device Problems
Device Issue (2379); Defective Device (2588)
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Patient Problems
Pain (1994); Hernia (2240); Disability (2371)
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Event Date 12/07/2010 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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To date, limited information has been provided.Based on the information available at this time, we are unable to determine to what extent, if any, the bard device may have caused or contributed to the events as alleged.Hernia recurrence is a known inherent risk of hernia repair surgery and is identified in the adverse reaction section of the ifu as a possible complication.If additional information is obtained, a supplemental mdr will be submitted.The information provided by bard represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bard.Not returned.
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Event Description
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It is alleged by the patients attorney that on (b)(6) 2010, the patient underwent surgery for repair of an incarcerated left inguinal hernia.As reported, a bard/davol perfix plug, reference number 0112970, lot number huta0663 was implanted to repair the hernia defect.It is alleged that on (b)(6) 2010, the patient underwent an additional surgery to repair recurrent hernia after the perfix plug failed and to remove the perfix plug.As alleged, the patient was injured severely and permanently and has suffered and will continue to suffer physical pain due to the alleged defective perfix plug.
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