MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATION C-QUR TACSHIELD; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Model Number 31633

Device Problem Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395)

Patient Problems Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Unspecified Infection (1930); Ischemia (1942); Pain (1994)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

We are unable to fully investigate this event as no product code, lot number, or sample was provided.Device evaluated by manufacturer? not returned.

Event Description

This event is deemed reportable based on the allegations in a lawsuit which, while unsubstantiated, suggest that a reportable event may have occurred during use of atrium medical¿s mesh product.Plaintiff allegedly experienced infected mesh, removal of adhesions, bowel obstruction, abdominal pain, wound infection, improper healing inadequate or failure of incorporation/ingrowth, chronic pain, recurrence of hernia, foreign body response, rejection, mesh migration, excessive and chronic inflammation, scarification, granulomatous response, allergic reaction, adhesions to internal organs, erosion, abscess, fistula formation, seroma formation, nerve damage, tissue damage, and emotional distress.Since this is a legal matter, the case has been turned over to legal counsel and further information obtained through investigation or discovery may fall under the attorney/client and/or work product privilege.However, atrium will supplement this report as appropriate if additional information comes to its attention.

Manufacturer Narrative

Based on the review of the device history and sterilization records and product complaint details atrium can find no fault with the product.This lot of mesh passed all quality and performance requirements.

Event Description

Plaintiff allegedly also experienced serosal tears, gastronomy tube inserted, small bowel ischemia, small bowel resection and volvulized bowel.

• Brand Name: C-QUR TACSHIELD
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATION; 40 continental blvd; merrimack NH 03054
• Manufacturer (Section G): ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATION; 40 continental blvd; merrimack NH 03054
• Manufacturer Contact: 40 continental blvd; merrimack, NH 03054
• MDR Report Key: 9290581
• MDR Text Key: 165421724
• Report Number: 3011175548-2019-01153
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K100076
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/07/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/07/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2017
• Device Model Number: 31633
• Device Catalogue Number: 31633
• Device Lot Number: 207844
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/15/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/10/2014
• 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 Age: 56 YR