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

Catalog Number 810081

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

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Surgical procedure (2357)

Event Date 02/21/2015

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent an unknown surgical procedure on (b)(6) 2015 and mesh was implanted.Following the procedure, the patient experienced strong pain in the right leg starting from the obturator foramen.The patient underwent removal of the mesh from the right side.Additional information has been requested.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Conclusion: to date, the device has not been returned.If the product is returned for evaluation, any further info derived from the evaluation will be submitted in a supplemental 3500a form.

• Brand Name: GYNECARE TVT OBTURATOR 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: 4681142
• MDR Text Key: 5678154
• Report Number: 2210968-2015-04261
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OTN
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K033568
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Consumer,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/20/2015

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 Catalogue Number: 810081
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/20/2015
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/10/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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