MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. GYNECARE TVT OBTURATOR; MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC

Model Number 810081

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Ambulation Difficulties (2544)

Event Date 09/28/2009

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.To date it has been reported that the device will not be returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.(b)(4).Device not returned.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch, and no non-conformances were identified.

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent a sling procedure on (b)(6) 2009 and mesh was implanted.The patient reported pain in the groin, legs and back with more strength in the left leg along with difficulty walking and climbing stairs.No further information is available.

• Brand Name: GYNECARE TVT OBTURATOR
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON SARL-NEUCHATEL; puits godet 20; neuchatel 2000 ; SZ 2000
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869
• MDR Report Key: 12197017
• MDR Text Key: 262465764
• Report Number: 2210968-2021-06496
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OTN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031000346
• UDI-Public: 10705031000346
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K033568
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,consum
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/23/2021

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
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2021
• Device Model Number: 810081
• Device Catalogue Number: 810081
• Device Lot Number: 3323213
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/23/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/20/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/29/2009
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1