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

Catalog Number TVTOML

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 12/17/2013

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent a sling procedure on (b)(6) 2013.During the procedure, the physician stuck the first helical passer through the muscles on one side.The physician started the other side but noticed that the tip on the helical passer was broken.The physician removed the sling from the patient.Another like device was used to complete the procedure with no adverse patient consequences.

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.

• Brand Name: GYNECARE TVT ABREVO CONTINENCE SYSTEM
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876 015
• 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: 3606667
• MDR Text Key: 4071091
• Report Number: 2210968-2014-01376
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OTN
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SW
• PMA/PMN Number: K100936
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/31/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/04/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/30/2014
• Device Catalogue Number: TVTOML
• Device Lot Number: 3732336
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/17/2013
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/30/2013
• 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