MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SOFRADIM PRODUCTION SAS MESH SOFRADIM - PARIETEX¿ COMPOSITE MESH; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Model Number PCO2520

Device Problems Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068); Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)

Patient Problems Abdominal Pain (1685); Erosion (1750); Purulent Discharge (1812); Fistula (1862); Unspecified Infection (1930); Inflammation (1932); Necrosis (1971); Pain (1994); Seroma (2069); Hernia (2240); Injury (2348); Impaired Healing (2378); Obstruction/Occlusion (2422); Fibrosis (3167); No Code Available (3191); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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 ventral hernia.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced pain, fistula, recurrence and seroma.Post-operative patient treatment included revision surgery, extraction of a reactive seroma, and repair of hernia with mesh.

Manufacturer Narrative

Concomitant prod: unknown absorbable tacker and unknown permanent tacker.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 ventral hernia.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced pain, fistula, free movement of the mesh, recurrence and seroma.Post-operative patient treatment included revision surgery, extraction of a reactive seroma, and repair of hernia with prolene mesh.This device has been used with an unknown absorbable tacker and an unknown permanent tacker.

Event Description

The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.The product was used for therapeutic treatment of a ventral hernia.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced pain, fistula, free movement of the mesh, recurrence, seroma, hole in mesh, nonhealing sinus tracts with fibrinous nature, thinned fascia, bowel coming up lateral to mesh, right ileocolonic diverticular disease, infection, necrosis, pus that eroded, and inflammation.Post-operative patient treatment included revision surgery, extraction of a reactive seroma, repair of hernia with new mesh, resection of multiple abdominal wall sinus tracts with panniculectomy, exploratory laparotomy, small bowel resection (x2), right hemicolectomy, removal of infected mesh (x2), resection of necrotic abdominal wall, abdominal reconstruction with bilateral posterior component separation, large pieces of mesh removed, and admitted to hospital.

Manufacturer Narrative

H6: patient codes-c64343 (sinus tracts, thinned fascia, bowel coming up lateral to mesh, right ileocolonic diverticular disease) 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 ventral hernia.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced pain, fistula, free movement of the mesh, recurrence, seroma, hole in mesh, nonhealing sinus tracts with fibrinous nature, thinned fascia, bowel coming up lateral to mesh, right ileocolonic diverticular disease, infection, necrosis, pus that eroded, small bowel obstruction, and inflammation.Post-operative patient treatment included revision surgery, extraction of a reactive seroma, repair of hernia with new mesh, resection of multiple abdominal wall sinus tracts with panniculectomy, exploratory laparotomy, small bowel resection (x2), right hemicolectomy, removal of infected mesh (x2), resection of necrotic abdominal wall, abdominal reconstruction with bilateral posterior component separation, large pieces of mesh removed, and admitted to hospital.

Manufacturer Narrative

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.

Manufacturer Narrative

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 ventral hernia.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced abdominal pain, pain, fistula, free movement of the mesh, recurrence, seroma, hole in mesh, nonhealing sinus tracts with fibrinous nature, thinned fascia, bowel coming up lateral to mesh, right ileocolonic diverticular disease, infection, necrosis, pus that eroded, small bowel obstruction, and inflammation.Post-operative patient treatment included medication, takedown of small bowel, revision surgery, extraction of a reactive seroma, repair of hernia with new mesh, resection of multiple abdominal wall sinus tracts with panniculectomy, exploratory laparotomy, small bowel resection (x2), right hemicolectomy, removal of infected mesh (x2), resection of necrotic abdominal wall, abdominal reconstruction with bilateral posterior component separation, large pieces of mesh removed, and admitted to hospital.

• Brand Name: MESH SOFRADIM - PARIETEX¿ COMPOSITE MESH
• 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: justin ellis ; 5920 longbow drive; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view,mn, CT 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 8874339
• MDR Text Key: 153688246
• Report Number: 9615742-2019-02783
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K040998
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 10/17/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/08/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2013
• Device Model Number: PCO2520
• Device Catalogue Number: PCO2520
• Device Lot Number: PIG00502
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/12/2022
• 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): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 61 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 102 KG