MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. GYNECARE PROLIFT+M ANTERIOR; MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC

Catalog Number PFRA02

Device Problem Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problem Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

This emdr represents supplemental report #(b)(4) for previously submitted mdr number 2210968-2018-72093 subject of a litigation complaint summary exemption no.E2013037.The referenced exemption was revoked effective may 15, 2019.The reports previously submitted as part of the exemption were not submitted in a format compatible with the public mdr database (maude) and are available through fda¿s mdr data files webpage, at https://www.Fda.Gov/medical-devices/medical-device-reporting-mdr-how-report-medical-device-problems/mdr-data-files#asr.Therefore, this report does not represent a new reportable event.The information included in this report was submitted outside the required timeframe due to the extended use of exemption e2013037 beyond its revoke date, as documented under (b)(4) (ethicon¿s internal reference number).(b)(4).To date, the device has not been returned.If the product is returned for evaluation, any further information derived from the evaluation will be submitted in a supplemental 3500a form.A review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted and the batch met all finished goods release criteria.

Event Description

It was reported by an attorney that the patient underwent a gynecological surgical procedure on (b)(6) 2010 and mesh was implanted.It was reported that she experienced undisclosed injuries.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: GYNECARE PROLIFT+M ANTERIOR
• 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 ; SZ
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869
• MDR Report Key: 12734352
• MDR Text Key: 279541636
• Report Number: 2210968-2021-10704
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OTP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K071512
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/02/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/02/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/30/2012
• Device Catalogue Number: PFRA02
• Device Lot Number: 3389882
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/08/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/11/2010
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 53 YR