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Root cause is undetermined.Based on the information provided, a definitive conclusion cannot be made as to the cause of the hernia recurrence.As reported this patient has a complex medical/surgical history including multiply abdominal surgeries.Additionally, as reported the mesh was not placed within at least a 5mm margin over the defect as such this may have been a contributing factor to the hernia recurrence.The cause the hernia recurrence is unknown however, patient comorbities and placement of the mesh during the index procedure may have contributed to the hernia recurrence.The warning section of the instructions-for-use states, "to prevent recurrences when repairing hernias, the phasix mesh must be large enough to provide sufficient overlap beyond the margins of the defect.Careful attention to mesh fixation placement and spacing will help prevent excessive tension or gap formation between the mesh and fascial tissue." to date this is the only reported complaint for this manufacturing lot of 121 units released for distribution in january, 2014.Should additional information be provided, a supplemental emdr will submitted.
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