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Model Number TECR1510 |
Device Problems
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
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Patient Problems
Abdominal Pain (1685); Abscess (1690); Adhesion(s) (1695); Diarrhea (1811); Purulent Discharge (1812); Fatigue (1849); Fistula (1862); Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888); Incontinence (1928); Unspecified Infection (1930); Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Seroma (2069); Dizziness (2194); Injury (2348); Obstruction/Occlusion (2422); Ascites (2596); Weight Changes (2607); Cramp(s) /Muscle Spasm(s) (4521); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)
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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.The product was used for therapeutic treatment of bilateral small indirect inguinal hernias.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced pain, bowel obstruction, fistula, and infections.Post-operative patient treatment included removal surgery.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This information was received as a part of an extensive mesh litigation submission to medtronic.The fda was notified of this large complaint receipt.Due to the volume of complaint information received by medtronic, this resulted in a report beyond the 30 day target.(lot# sjk00207).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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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 small indirect inguinal hernias.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced pain, abscess, bowel obstruction, fistula, and infections.Post-operative patient treatment included removal 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 laparoscopic therapeutic treatment of bilateral small indirect inguinal hernias.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced pain, abscess, bowel obstruction, fistula, inflammation, and infections.Post-operative patient treatment included revision surgery, diagnostic laparoscopy, drainageof preperitoneal abscess, drain placement, and removal of infected mesh.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This information was received as a part of an extensive mesh litigation submission to medtronic.The fda was notified of this large complaint receipt.Due to the volume of complaint information received by medtronic, this resulted in a report beyond the 30 day target.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 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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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 small indirect inguinal hernias.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced pain, abscess, bowel obstruction, fistula, inflammation, and infections.Post-operative patient treatment included revision surgery, diagnostic laparoscopy, drainageof preperitoneal abscess, drain placement, small bowel resection, and removal of infected mesh.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: b5, b7, d7, g4, h6.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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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 small indirect inguinal hernias.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced pain, abscess, bowel obstruction, fistula, inflammation, adhesions, abdominal fluid collection, mesh not well incorporated, purulent fluid and infections.Post-operative patient treatment included revision surgery, diagnostic laparoscopy, drainage of preperitoneal abscess, drain placement, small bowel resection, purulent fluid aspirated, and removal of infected mesh.
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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 small indirect inguinal hernias.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced pain, abscess, bowel obstruction, fistula, inflammation, adhesions, abdominal fluid collection, mesh not well incorporated, purulent fluid, abdominal pain, turbid fluid in small amounts in the rlq, and infections.Post-operative patient treatment included revision surgery, diagnostic laparoscopy, drainage of preperitoneal abscess, drain placement, small bowel resection, purulent fluid aspirated, removal of infected mesh, and lysis of adhesions.
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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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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 small indirect inguinal hernias.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced fatigue, dizziness, incontinence, seroma, excessive bowel movements/diarrhea (15 times a day+), extremely altered diet, lack of ability to absorb nutrients, weight loss and unable to regain, cramping, bleeding, pain, abscess, bowel obstruction, fistula, inflammation, adhesions, abdominal fluid collection, mesh not well incorporated, purulent fluid, abdominal pain, turbid fluid in small amounts in the rlq, and infections.Post-operative patient treatment included revision surgery, medication, appendix removal, partial colon removal, small intestine resection, diagnostic laparoscopy, drainage of preperitoneal abscess, drain placement, small bowel resection, purulent fluid aspirated, removal of infected mesh, and lysis of adhesions.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional info: a4, b2, b5, b7, e1 (facility name, street, city, region, postal code), g1, g3, h6 (added patient codes, ime e2402: "excessive bowel movements, altered diet, lack of ability to absorb nutrients").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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