MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ATRIUM MEDICAL PROLITE MESH; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Model Number 1000303-00

Device Problem Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problems Unspecified Infection (1930); Nerve Damage (1979); Pain (1994); Perforation (2001); Hernia (2240); Impaired Healing (2378); Ambulation Difficulties (2544)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Based on the review of the device history and sterilization records and product complaint details atrium can find no fault with the product.This lot of mesh passed all quality and performance requirement.

Event Description

This event is deemed reportable based on the allegations in a lawsuit which, while unsubstantiated, suggest that a reportable event may have occurred during use of atrium medical¿s mesh product.Plaintiff allegedly experienced stomach pain, recurrent hernia, perforation of tissue and /or organs, adherence to tissue/organs, nonhealing wound, infection, nerve damage, additional surgeries, digestion difficulty, difficulty walking, and sexual performance issues.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.

• Brand Name: PROLITE MESH
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ATRIUM MEDICAL; 40 continental blvd; merrimack NH 03054
• Manufacturer (Section G): ATRIUM MEDICAL; 40 continental blvd; merrimack NH 03054
• Manufacturer Contact: 40 continental blvd; merrimack, NH 03054
• MDR Report Key: 7462566
• MDR Text Key: 106575102
• Report Number: 3011175548-2018-00402
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K930669
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/25/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/29/2016
• Device Model Number: 1000303-00
• Device Catalogue Number: 1000303-00
• Device Lot Number: 10731426
• Other Device ID Number: 00650862300048
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/23/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/25/2018
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/07/2011
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention