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 patient underwent bilateral repair, this file will represent the left side, an additional emdr (1213643-2018-03047) was submitted to represent the right side.
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.
Remains implanted.
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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.
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