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Fortiva™ Porcine Dermis PD3030Recalls & reported problems

Tutogen Medical GmbH · Fortiva™ porcine dermis is an extracellular collagen matrix comprised of porcine dermal tissue that has been processed and terminally sterilized via gamma irradiation. The surgical mesh device is designed to perform as a scaffold that allows for neovascularization and permits replacement of the device with patient’s tissue. The sterile device is supplied pre-hydrated in water and is provided in various sizes. The device is ready for immediate use without extra preparation (i.e., no rinsing, no s · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 04041543312089), received between Nov 3, 2017 and Nov 3, 2017 — classified as 1 injury.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1

Patient problems

  • Hernia1
  • Seroma1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryNov 3, 2017Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    RTI SURGICAL, INC (RTI) RECEIVED A COMPLAINT NOTIFICATION ON 10/06/2017 INDICATING THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT IMPLANTATION OF A FORTIVA PORCINE DERMIS ON AN UNKNOWN, AS PART OF A HERNIA REPAIR CLINICAL STUDY. ON (B)(6) 2016, THE PATIENT DEVELOPED A SEROMA (UNKNOWN LOCATION). TO DATE, RTI HAS NOT RECEIVED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

    Patient problems: Hernia; Seroma

    MAUDE report 6999087 ↗

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