OviTex® 1S F10246-2530PRecalls & reported problems
Aroa Biosurgery Limited · The OviTex® Reinforced Tissue Matrix Device is a sterile reinforced matrix device comprised of non-dermal sourced layers of extracellular matrix (ECM) (ovine (sheep) derived ECM), paired with a minimal suture footprint. OviTex Reinforced Tissue Matrix Device provides an alternative device solution to permanent synthetic, resorbable/bioabsorbable synthetic, and biologic meshes. The device remodels and helps regenerate tissue while reinforcing the repair and providing structural support. Reinforced tissue matrices enhance performance while maintaining compatibility with the body. The OviTex Reinforced Tissue Matrix Device is used for hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction. · Class 2 · Implant
All models of OviTex 1S (12)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 09421904065727), received between Apr 16, 2019 and Nov 10, 2025 — classified as 5 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Migration” (2 reports).
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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
- Migration2
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
Patient problems
- Adhesion(s)2
- Fistula2
- Obstruction/Occlusion2
- Bacterial Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryNov 10, 2025Migration; Migration
A PATIENT UNDERWENT A DUAL ANASTOMOSIS CASE ON (B)(6) 2024, DURING WHICH ANASTOMOSES WERE PERFORMED ON THE UPPER AND LOWER COLON. AFTER THIS, A COMPLEX ABDOMINAL WALL CLOSURE WAS CONDUCTED. THE LOWER ANASTOMOSIS LEAKED AND THE PATIENT WAS READMITTED ON (B)(6) 2024. A CT IDENTIFIED ABSCESS WAS DRAINED WITH A SECOND DRAINAGE ON (B)(6) 2024. A FISTULA FORMED FROM THIS LOWER ANASTOMOSIS. INTESTINAL FAILURE TREATMENT COMMENCED ALONG WITH TOTAL PARENTERAL NUTRITION AND SURGICAL SCLEROSIS OF THE FISTULA UNTIL WELL ENOUGH FOR REPAIR OF LOWER ANASTOMOSIS FISTULA WHICH WAS SCHEDULED FOR ON (B)(6) 2025. A SKIN FISTULA PRESENTED INCLUDING THE PRESENCE OF POLYPROPYLENE SUTURE. A REOPERATION WAS CONDUCTED TO REMOVE A PORTION OF SUTURE MATERIAL WITH THE ABDOMINAL WALL REPAIR NOTED TO BE INTACT.
Patient problems: Fistula
MAUDE report 23511899 ↗InjuryOct 31, 2025Migration; Migration
A PATIENT UNDERWENT A DUAL ANASTOMOSIS CASE ON (B)(6) 2024, DURING WHICH ANASTOMOSES WERE PERFORMED ON THE UPPER AND LOWER COLON. AFTER THIS, A COMPLEX ABDOMINAL WALL CLOSURE WAS CONDUCTED. THE LOWER ANASTOMOSIS LEAKED AND THE PATIENT WAS RE-ADMITTED ON (B)(6) 2024. A CT IDENTIFIED ABSCESS WAS DRAINED WITH A SECOND DRAINAGE ON (B)(6) 2024. A FISTULA FORMED FROM THIS LOWER ANASTOMOSIS. INTESTINAL FAILURE TREATMENT COMMENCED ALONG WITH TOTAL PARENTERAL NUTRITION AND SURGICAL SCLEROSIS OF THE FISTULA UNTIL WELL ENOUGH FOR REPAIR OF LOWER ANASTOMOSIS FISTULA WHICH WAS SCHEDULED FOR (B)(6) 2025. A SKIN FISTULA PRESENTED INCLUDING THE PRESENCE OF POLYPROPYLENE SUTURE. A REOPERATION WAS CONDUCTED TO REMOVE A PORTION OF SUTURE MATERIAL WITH THE ABDOMINAL WALL REPAIR NOTED TO BE INTACT.
Patient problems: Fistula
MAUDE report 23437828 ↗InjuryMay 21, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
A PATIENT UNDERWENT A COMPLEX BRIDGED ROBOTIC VENTRAL IPOM (INTRAPERITONEAL ONLAY MESH) HERNIA REPAIR WITH OVITEX 1S PERMANENT ON APPROXIMATELY (B)(6) 2024. THE PATIENT RETURNED WITH ADHESIONS AND A BOWEL OBSTRUCTION ON APPROXIMATELY (B)(6) 2024 AND THE DEVICE WAS EXPLANTED.
Patient problems: Adhesion(s); Obstruction/Occlusion
MAUDE report 19367296 ↗InjuryMay 20, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
A PATIENT UNDERWENT A COMPLEX BRIDGED ROBOTIC VENTRAL IPOM (INTRAPERITONEAL ONLAY MESH) HERNIA REPAIR WITH OVITEX 1S PERMANENT ON APPROXIMATELY ON (B)(6) 2024. THE PATIENT RETURNED WITH ADHESIONS AND A BOWEL OBSTRUCTION ON APPROXIMATELY ON (B)(6) 2024 AND THE DEVICE WAS EXPLANTED.
Patient problems: Adhesion(s); Obstruction/Occlusion
MAUDE report 19353852 ↗InjuryApr 16, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
A PATIENT WITH A HISTORY THAT INCLUDES PREVIOUS HERNIA REPAIR AND MESH INFECTION WITH STAPHYLOCOCCUS UNDERWENT SURGERY FOR A TAKEDOWN OF A COLOSTOMY AND FISTULA, A COLOPROCTOSTOMY, AND REPAIR OF A RECURRENT INCISIONAL HERNIA. ON (B)(6) 2019 SURGERY INCLUDING EXTENSIVE LYSIS OF ADHESIONS, BILATERAL COMPONENT SEPARATION AND PLACEMENT OF AN INTRAPERITONEAL OVITEX 1S PERMANENT WAS PERFORMED. PATIENT DEVELOPED A HEMATOMA THAT BECAME INFECTED AND THE INFECTION EXTENDED TO THE IMPLANT. CULTURES WERE POSITIVE FOR MORGANELLA, PROTEUS, AND (B)(6). ON (B)(6) 2019, THE LAPAROTOMY WAS RE-OPENED TO WASH OUT THE WOUND. UPON OPENING THE FASCIA IT WAS NOTED THAT THE INFECTION HAD EXTENDED TO THE MESH WHICH WAS SUBSEQUENTLY REMOVED. ANTIBIOTICS WERE GIVEN, A WOUND VAC APPLIED AND REGULAR INSPECTIONS AND DEBRIDEMENT PERFORMED AS NECESSARY. AS OF (B)(6) 2019, THE PATIENT'S INFECTION APPEARED "DRAMATICALLY IMPROVED".
Patient problems: Bacterial Infection
MAUDE report 8518093 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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