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The sample was not returned.The finished product met all specifications prior to being released for general distribution.The instructions for use which accompanies all devices currently addresses potential risks associated with surgically implanted materials.The instructions for use states in the adverse events: ¿complications associated with the proper implantation of the alyte® y-mesh graft may include, but are not limited to those typically associated with surgically implantable materials including: postoperative hematoma, seroma, abscess or fistula formation, or scarring which may occur following the implant procedure.Urinary retention, bladder outlet obstruction and other voiding and defecatory dysfunctions.These conditions may be associated with over-correction/too much tension placed on the implant.Perforations or lacerations of vessels, nerves, bladder, bowel, urethra, rectum, or any viscera, which may occur during the implantation procedure.Irritation at the operative wound site which may elicit a foreign body response that leads to wound dehiscence, inflammation and/or infection.Extrusion through vaginal epithelium or erosion into surrounding viscera and/or mucosa.Inflammation, sensitization, pain, dyspareunia, scarification, contraction, device migration and failure of the procedure resulting in recurrence of vaginal wall prolapse.Urinary incontinence (stress and urge)." (b)(4).
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The patient's attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.Per additional information received the patient has experienced recurrent prolapse, recurrent stress urinary incontinence, mesh erosion, cystocele, pelvic pain, adhesions of the sigmoid colon, the mesh was found to be rolled/ curled and frayed, mesh was embedded in dense scar tissue with significant scar plating and bridging fibrosis, significant scarification of all adjacent tissue that the mesh was attached to, and no attempt could be made to remove the mesh from the vagina as it had eroded through the vagina so substantially that the anterior vaginal wall at the location of the mesh could not be salvaged and one surgical intervention.
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