MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PROLIFT PELVIC FLOOR REPAIR UNKNOWN PRODUCT; MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Abdominal Pain (1685); Abscess (1690); Inflammation (1932)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

It was reported by an attorney that the patient underwent a gynecological surgical procedure in 2011 and mesh was implanted, due to prolapse and incontinence.It was reported that the patient underwent a microscopic surgery in 2013 with dr.Stewart ingles to repair a hole that was reportedly found in the mesh by dr.(b)(6).It was reported that she experienced abdominal pain and diverticulitis in 2016.It was reported that she underwent a full hysterectomy on (b)(6) 2018 by dr.(b)(6) to remove an abscess.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: PROLIFT PELVIC FLOOR REPAIR UNKNOWN PRODUCT
• 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; neuchatel ; SZ
• Manufacturer Contact: darlene kyle ; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville, NJ 08876-0151 ; 9082182792
• MDR Report Key: 8634503
• MDR Text Key: 145902867
• Report Number: 2210968-2019-81660
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OTP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K013718
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/08/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/22/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/08/2019
• 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