| Catalog Number |
1190500 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Hernia (2240); Obstruction/Occlusion (2422)
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| Date of Event |
09/24/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Root cause is undetermined.Based on the information provided, no conclusion can be made as to the cause of the hernia recurrence.As reported this patient has undergone multiple abdominal surgeries, including open end colostomy and colostomy reposition.The index procedure included a retro-rectus with component separation approach with rives-stoppa technique.A swiss cheese configuration (multiple discreet hernias) was noted.No conclusions can be made, however given the patient's medical/surgical history it is possible that the patient's comorbidities may have contributed to the obstruction and hernia recurrence.Hernia recurrence is a known inherent risk of hernia repair surgery and is listed in the adverse reaction section of the ifu as a known possible complication.Should additional information be provided, a supplemental emdr will be submitted.No sample to return.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported to davol that a patient who is part of a clinical study experienced a hernia recurrence and obstruction.On (b)(6) 2015 the subject patient underwent repair of a primary midline incisional hernia utilizing the phasix mesh.A retro-rectus without component separation approach with rives-stoppa technique was used.The length of the swiss cheese defect measured 14 cm x 10 cm.Perimeter fixation was performed with absorbable monofilament suture.Eleven (11) points of fixation were made.The fascia was re-approximated and the skin was fully closed.On (b)(6) 2019 the patient was diagnosed with a small bowel obstruction and parastomal hernia recurrence.The patient was treated with a nasogastric tube and the obstruction resolved on (b)(6) 2019.On (b)(6) 2019 the patient underwent laparoscopic parastomal hernia repair.The hernia measured 4 cm by 4cm.There was no noted swiss cheese configuration.The phasix mesh was not explanted at this time and the fascia was re-approximated and the skin fully closed.The adverse events were assessed per the clinician as possible related to the study device and definitely related to the index procedure.The bowel obstruction and recurrence have been assessed per the study clinician as serious adverse events and of moderate and mild severity.
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