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

Catalog Number 5954600

Device Problem Material Separation (1562)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 04/16/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A definitive root cause is undetermined.The sample as received was stuck to the inside of the inner tyvek retainer.The mesh itself was inside of the retainer and had to be removed by slowly peeling back the retainer as the mesh is still extremely tacky from being hydrated.This caused the hydrogel material to stick to the retainer.Sutures were placed in the mesh during preparation for use, however, it is unknown if the sutures were placed prior to hydration.Due to the condition of the physical sample the photo provided by the customer was used for the evaluation.Evaluation of the photo provided confirms the reported event.The photo provided shows the hydrogel has separated as reported.Based on the available information and condition of the sample a definitive conclusion cannot be determined.It is likely that hydrogel may have been overhydrated and subsequent handling of the mesh inadvertently damaged the hydrogel barrier.No manufacturing anomalies were found.Per the instructions-for-use the "ventralight ¿ st mesh should be hydrated for no more than 1-3 seconds just prior to laparoscopic placement.If sutures are being placed, attach the sutures to the ventralight ¿ st mesh before hydration.The prosthesis must be rolled immediately after hydration about its long axis (lengthwise) with the bioresorbable coating inside to protect the bioresorbable coating." a review of the manufacturing records was performed and found that the lot was manufactured to specification.To date this is the only reported complaint for this production lot of 167 units released for distribution in may, 2017.

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2019 a bard ventralight st mesh was being prepared for a laparoscopic ventral hernia repair procedure.As reported the mesh was hydrated in saline for 4-5 seconds and then is was noted that the "seprafilm barrier scraped off before inserting it into the trocar." the mesh was not used, another mesh was used to complete the case.There was no patient injury reported.

• Brand Name: VENTRALIGHT ST MESH
• Type of Device: 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: laura sundberg ; 100 crossings blvd.; warwick, RI 02886 ; 4018258462
• MDR Report Key: 8596601
• MDR Text Key: 145114791
• Report Number: 1213643-2019-03724
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741031632
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741031632
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IN
• PMA/PMN Number: K101851
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/09/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/09/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/28/2019
• Device Catalogue Number: 5954600
• Device Lot Number: HUBQ0399
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/30/2019
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/16/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/10/2017
• 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