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SPMM-46 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Hematoma (1884); Unspecified Infection (1930); Hernia (2240); Injury (2348); Impaired Healing (2378)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.The product was used for therapeutic treatment of a right inguinal hernia.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced wound opened secondary to large hematoma and recurrence.Post-operative patient treatment included drainage of right inguinal hematoma, removal of mesh, and hernia repair with new mesh.
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.The product was used for therapeutic treatment of right inguinal hernia.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced recurrence, wound opened secondary to large hematoma, infection.Post-operative patient treatment included revision surgery, drainage of right inguinal hematoma, removal of mesh, hernia repaired with mesh.
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Additional 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.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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