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

Catalog Number PFRP01

Device Problem Other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified) (2203)

Patient Problems Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified) (2200); Surgical procedure (2357)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent a gynecological surgical procedure on (b)(6) 2008 and mesh was implanted.It was reported that the patient has undergone multiple surgeries and revisionary procedures.It was reported that the patient experienced undefined complications.No additional information is available at this time.

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 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 015
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON SARL-NEUCHATEL; puits-godet 20 2000 neuchatel; neuchatel ; SZ
• Manufacturer Contact: guillermo villa ; route 22 west po box 151; somerville, NJ 08876 ; 9082180707
• MDR Report Key: 4121491
• MDR Text Key: 20322583
• Report Number: 2210968-2014-13170
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OTP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: NL
• PMA/PMN Number: K013718
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/05/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/26/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/31/2011
• Device Catalogue Number: PFRP01
• Device Lot Number: 3135688
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/03/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/07/2008
• 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: 57 YR