MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SOFRADIM PRODUCTION SAS SYMBOTEX; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Model Number SYM2015

Device Problems Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Corneal Pannus (1447); Abdominal Pain (1685); Abscess (1690); Adhesion(s) (1695); Purulent Discharge (1812); Unspecified Infection (1930); Necrosis (1971); Staphylococcus Aureus (2058); Swelling (2091); Discharge (2225); Hernia (2240); Injury (2348); Impaired Healing (2378)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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.

Event Description

The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.The product was used for therapeutic treatment of an incisional hernia.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced recurrence, dense adhesions and migration.After treatment, the patient experienced removal surgery.

Manufacturer Narrative

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.

Event Description

The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.The product was used for therapeutic treatment of a laparoscopic incisional hernia.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced recurrence, large pannus, purulent drainage from wound, necrotic adipose tissue, swelling, drainage, adhesions, mesh migration, infection, abscess, and abdominal pain.Post-operative patient treatment included panniculectomy, lysis of adhesions, revision surgery, removal of mesh, repair with new synecor mesh and incision, panniculectomy and drainage of abdominal wall abscess.

Manufacturer Narrative

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.Additional information: a4, b5, b7, 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.

Event Description

The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.The product was used for therapeutic treatment of an incisional hernia.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced recurrence, infection, and abscess.After treatment, the patient experienced revision surgery, drainage of infection, and drainage of abscess.

Manufacturer Narrative

G1 (all manufacturers information).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.

• Brand Name: SYMBOTEX
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): SOFRADIM PRODUCTION SAS; 116 avenue du formans; trevoux 01600 ; FR 01600
• Manufacturer (Section G): SOFRADIM PRODUCTION SAS; 116 avenue du formans; trevoux 01600 ; FR 01600
• Manufacturer Contact: tracy landers ; 5920 longbow drive; boulder,co, CT 80301 ; 3035816943
• MDR Report Key: 8796625
• MDR Text Key: 151259269
• Report Number: 9615742-2019-02575
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521190450
• UDI-Public: 10884521190450
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K131969
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 11/04/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/16/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/31/2022
• Device Model Number: SYM2015
• Device Catalogue Number: SYM2015
• Device Lot Number: PRC1426X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/13/2021
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/13/2017
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 119 KG