MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. GYNECARE PROLIFT POSTERIOR PELVIC FLOOR REPAIR SYSTEM; MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC

Catalog Number PFRP01

Device Problem Material Erosion (1214)

Patient Problems Erosion (1750); Pain (1994); Scar Tissue (2060); Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified) (2200); Hernia (2240); Surgical procedure (2357)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported by an attorney that the patient underwent a gynecological procedure on (b)(6) 2009 and mesh were implanted.It was reported that she experienced pain, erosion of her internal bodily tissue and other injuries following the procedure.It was reported that the patient has undergone multiple surgeries and revisionary procedures.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4): no conclusion can be drawn at this time.Should additional information be obtained, a supplemental 3500a form will be submitted accordingly.In addition, a review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted and the batch met all finished goods release criteria.

Manufacturer Narrative

A review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted and the batch met all finished goods release criteria.

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that the patient underwent a gynecological procedure and mesh was implanted due to stress urinary incontinence and rectocele.It was reported that following insertion the patient experienced pain, dyspareunia, vaginal scarring, bowel problems and other outcomes following the procedure.It was reported that the patient underwent mesh excision on (b)(6) 2009 due to pain and bowel problems.The patient underwent mesh excision due to pain, bowel problems and dyspareunia in 2009.(b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).It was reported by an attorney that the patient underwent a gynecological procedure on (b)(6) 2009 and a mesh was implanted.It was reported that patient underwent excision of posterior vaginal mesh, posterior colporrhaphy, exam under anesthesia on (b)(6) 2010, due to pelvic pain, retained vaginal mesh, defecatory dysfunction.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported by an attorney that the patient underwent a gynecological procedure on (b)(6) 2009, and a mesh was implanted.It was reported that patient underwent reduction and repair of incisional hernia using c-qur mesh on (b)(6) 2011, due to incisional hernia.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: GYNECARE PROLIFT POSTERIOR PELVIC FLOOR REPAIR SYSTEM
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876 0151
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON SARL - NEUCHATEL; puits-godet 20 2000 neuchatel; neuchatel ; SZ
• Manufacturer Contact: ellen reuss ; route 22 west po box 151; somerville, NJ 08876 ; 9082183095
• MDR Report Key: 3586693
• MDR Text Key: 4166769
• Report Number: 2210968-2014-00606
• 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,other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 11/13/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/22/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2011
• Device Catalogue Number: PFRP01
• Device Lot Number: 3171235
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/13/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/20/2008
• 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 Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 31 YR
• Patient Weight: 73