MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. TENSION FREE VAGINAL TAPE - OBTURATOR UNKNOWN PROD; MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC

Device Problem Migration (4003)

Patient Problems Perforation (2001); Not Applicable (3189)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).To date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent a gynecological procedure on an unknown date and mesh was implanted.The patient experienced urethral perforation and underwent surgical excision on an unknown date.Additional information will be requested.

• Brand Name: TENSION FREE VAGINAL TAPE - OBTURATOR UNKNOWN PROD
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON SARL-NEUCHATEL; puits-godet 20; neuchatel ; SZ
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville, NJ 08876 ; 9082183429
• MDR Report Key: 10292186
• MDR Text Key: 199460531
• Report Number: 2210968-2020-05383
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OTN
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K033568
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/23/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/23/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/17/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention