MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. INTERCEED* (TC7) ABSORBABLE ADHESION BARRIER; BARRIER, ABSORBABLE, ADHESION

Device Problem Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395)

Patient Problems Erosion (1750); Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); No Code Available (3191)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Conclusion: no conclusion can be drawn at this time.Should additional information be obtained, a supplemental 3500a form will be submitted accordingly.

Event Description

It was reported by an attorney that the patient underwent a gynecological procedure on (b)(6) 2002, and mesh and ams-sparc were implanted.It was reported that following insertion the patient 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).It was reported by an attorney that the patient experienced mesh chronic inflammation.

• Type of Device: BARRIER, ABSORBABLE, ADHESION
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876 0151
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-SAN LORENZO PR; 982 road 183 km 8.3; san lorenzo PR 00754
• Manufacturer Contact: guillermo villa ; route 22 west po box 151; somerville, NJ 08876 ; 9082180707
• MDR Report Key: 5350998
• MDR Text Key: 35259254
• Report Number: 2210968-2016-00310
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCN
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P880047
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/15/2016

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
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/28/2015
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/07/2016
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/01/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• 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: 35 YR