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

Catalog Number	0010102
Medical Device Problem Codes	Defective Device (2588); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Abscess (1690); Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Injury (2348); Disability (2371); Drug Resistant Bacterial Infection (4553)
Date of Event	01/29/2017
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
At this time no conclusions can be made to what extent the bard/davol kugel patch may have caused or contributed to the reported event.The cause of the patient postoperative complications cannot be determined at this time.No lot number has been provided therefore a review of the manufacturing records is not possible at this time.Information is limited.Should additional information be provided a supplemental emdr will be submitted.Not returned.
Event or Problem Description
The following was alleged by the patient's attorney: on (b)(6) 2010: the patient underwent surgery for implant of an unspecified bard/davol kugel hernia patch.The patient is making a claim for an adverse patient outcome against the bard/davol kugel hernia patch.The attorney alleges general allegations for "past, present, and future damages, including but not limited to, mental and physical pain and suffering for severe and permanent personal injuries sustained by the patient".
Event or Problem Description
The following was alleged by the patient's attorney: (b)(6) 2010: the patient underwent surgery for implant of an unspecified bard/davol kugel hernia patch.The patient is making a claim for an adverse patient outcome against the bard/davol kugel hernia patch.The attorney alleges general allegations for "past, present, and future damages, including but not limited to, mental and physical pain and suffering for severe and permanent personal injuries sustained by the patient." addendum per additional information provided: (b)(6) 2010 - patient was diagnosed with ventral incisional hernia thereby underwent open repair with the implant of kugel patch.Per operative notes, "the defect was noted, preperitoneal space was created.A kugel patch was placed and sutured," (b)(6) 2017 - patient was diagnosed with infected mesh thereby underwent open repair with the explant of kugel patch.Per operative notes, "the mesh was completely dissected off the lateral tissues and excised.The abdominal cavity was irrigated." attorney alleged that the patient had abscess, infection, pain and emotional injuries.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
At this time no conclusions can be made to what extent the bard/davol kugel patch may have caused or contributed to the reported event.The cause of the patient postoperative complications cannot be determined at this time.No lot number has been provided therefore a review of the manufacturing records is not possible at this time.Information is limited.Addendum: h11: this supplemental emdr is submitted to document additional information provided and to correct the gender.Based on the additional information received, there is no change to the initial determination, no conclusions can be made.Per medical records review, about 6 years 8 months post implant of kugel patch, patient was diagnosed with bacterial infection, abscess, inflammation & pain thereby underwent repair with mesh removal.The instructions-for-use supplied with the device list inflammation & infection as possible complications.In regard to infection, the warnings section in ifu states, "if an infection develops, treat the infection aggressively.Consideration should be given regarding the need to remove the mesh.An unresolved infection may require removal of the device." note, the manufacturing date (15-aug-2009) is considered to be a best estimate.Note: section a through f - the information provided by bd 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 bd.

• Brand Name: KUGEL PATCH
• Common Device Name: SURGICAL MESH
• Manufacturer (Section D): DAVOL INC., SUB. C.R. BARD, INC.; 100 crossings blvd.; warwick RI 02886
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD SHANNON LIMITED 3005636544; san geronimo industrial park; lot #1, road #3, km 79.7; humacao PR 00791
• Manufacturer Contact: andrew topoulos ; 100 crossings blvd.; warwick, RI 02886 ; 4018258495
• MDR Report Key: 8312190
• Report Number: 1213643-2019-00701
• Device Sequence Number: 19253185
• Product Code: FTL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741016349
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741016349(17)140928(10)HUTH1407
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: RI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K963141
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2010
• Device Explanted Year: 2017
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/13/2025

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/28/2014
• Device Catalogue Number: 0010102
• Device Lot Number: HUTH1407
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/16/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/20/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/06/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/13/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/15/2009
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Disability; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 77 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 81 KG