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Model Number TEM1409GL |
Device Problems
Mechanics Altered (2984); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Adhesion(s) (1695); Emotional Changes (1831); Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Scar Tissue (2060); Distress (2329); Discomfort (2330); Injury (2348); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); Dyspareunia (4505); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event Description
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The patient's attorney alleged a deficiency against the device resulting in an unspecified adverse outcome.Product was used for therapeutic treatment.The patient underwent a inguinal hernia repair with mesh.The patient experienced pain.The doctor is not listed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event Description
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The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.The product was used for therapeutic treatment of bilateral inguinal hernias.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced mental pain, scarring, permanent impairment, loss of enjoyment of life, defective mesh, inflammation, pain, adhesions, discomfort, and mobility issues.Post-operative patient treatment included revision surgery.
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Event Description
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The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.The product was used for therapeutic treatment of bilateral inguinal hernias.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced pain, adhesions, discomfort, and mobility issues.Post-operative patient treatment included revision surgery.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided 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.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.
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Event Description
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The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.The product was used for laparoscopic therapeutic treatment of bilateral inguinal hernias.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced mental pain, scarring, permanent impairment, loss of enjoyment of life, defective mesh, inflammation, pain, adhesions, discomfort, mobility issues, pain during sexual activity, pain while sitting, distress.Post-operative patient treatment included revision surgery, imaging, lap lysis of adhesions.
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