MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATION C-QUR TACSHIELD MESH; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Model Number 31628

Device Problems Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682); Migration (4003)

Patient Problems Adhesion(s) (1695); Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994); Hernia (2240); Scar Excision (2358); Obstruction/Occlusion (2422)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

We are unable to fully investigate this event as no product code, lot number, or sample was provided.

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 was implanted with c-qur tacshield and allegedly experienced pain, adhesions, lack of mesh incorporation, mesh migration, re-herniation and additional surgery.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation: based on the review of the device history records and product complaint details atrium can find no fault with the product.This lot of mesh passed all quality and performance requirements.

Event Description

Plaintiff allegedly also experienced small bowel obstruction and scar excision.

• Brand Name: C-QUR TACSHIELD MESH
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATION; 40 continental blvd; merrimack NH 03054
• Manufacturer (Section G): ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATION; 40 continental blvd; merrimack NH 03054
• Manufacturer Contact: 40 continental blvd; merrimack, NH 03054
• MDR Report Key: 8210211
• MDR Text Key: 131858226
• Report Number: 3011175548-2019-00005
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K100076
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/02/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/02/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/30/2014
• Device Model Number: 31628
• Device Catalogue Number: 31628
• Device Lot Number: 10740228
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/06/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/27/2011
• 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
• Patient Age: 37 YR