MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DAVOL INC., SUB. C.R. BARD, INC. BARD SOFT MESH; SURGICAL MESH

Model Number N

Device Problems No Apparent Adverse Event (3189); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Swelling (2091); Reaction (2414)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

No conclusion can be made.Based on the information provided we are unable to determine a correlation between the patient's reported postoperative symptoms and the davol mesh product used to treat the patient.A mesh sample has been provided to the patient's allergist for reactivity testing.At this time, the testing has not been completed.A review of the manufacturing records was performed and found that the lot was manufactured to specification.Should additional information be obtained, a supplemental emdr 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.

Event Description

As reported on (b)(6) 2018 the patient underwent the repair of bilateral inguinal hernias.The hernias were repaired with bard/davol soft mesh (lot # hubx1610).It is reported that shortly afterwards, the patient developed irritation and local pain with intermittent swelling at the surgical sites.He also has developed over recent months multiple symptoms including increased fatigue, weight loss, and ¿allergies¿ to some foods including raw apples and potatoes and to multiple medications.At this time the allergist is not certain what is causing these symptoms and would like to obtain a sample of the mesh to rule this out.

Manufacturer Narrative

This is an addendum to the initial emdr to document the results of the reactivity testing and to make a correction to the patient dob.Reactivity testing has been performed and as reported the results were negative for an allergic response to the mesh sample.It is unknown at this time, what is causing the patient's condition.However, based on testing performed the postoperative condition does not appear to be caused by the davol mesh used to treat the patient.

Event Description

As reported on (b)(6) 2018 the patient underwent the repair of bilateral inguinal hernias.The hernias were repaired with bard/davol soft mesh (lot # hubx1610).It is reported that shortly afterwards, the patient developed irritation and local pain with intermittent swelling at the surgical sites.He also has developed over recent months multiple symptoms including increased fatigue, weight loss, and ¿allergies¿ to some foods including raw apples and potatoes and to multiple medications.At this time the allergist is not certain what is causing these symptoms and would like to obtain a sample of the mesh to rule this out.Addendum: (b)(6) 2018 - results of the reactivity testing provided.As reported the results were negative for an allergic response to the mesh.

• Brand Name: BARD SOFT MESH
• Type of Device: SURGICAL MESH
• Manufacturer (Section D): DAVOL INC., SUB. C.R. BARD, INC.; 100 crossings blvd.; warwick RI 02886
• MDR Report Key: 7854933
• MDR Text Key: 119505728
• Report Number: 1213643-2018-03047
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741030925
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741030925
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K052155
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/11/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/07/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/28/2022
• Device Model Number: N
• Device Catalogue Number: 0117015
• Device Lot Number: HUBX1610
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/03/2018
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention