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

Catalog Number 810081

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

Patient Problems Fatigue (1849); Pain (1994); Urinary Tract Infection (2120); Ambulation Difficulties (2544)

Event Date 11/05/2009

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).A review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted and the batch met all finished goods release criteria for lot 3304601.To date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at the later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent a gynecological procedure on 10/21/2009 and the mesh was implanted.The patient experienced pain in the left hip and left groin, left leg that tightens and hurts, difficulty walking, back pain, repeated urinary tract infection and chronic fatigue.No further information is available.

• Brand Name: GYNECARE TVT OBTURATOR
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON SARL-NEUCHATEL; puits-godet 20; neuchatel ; SZ
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville, NJ 08876 ; 6107428552
• MDR Report Key: 9258384
• MDR Text Key: 167671703
• Report Number: 2210968-2019-89272
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OTN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031000346
• UDI-Public: 10705031000346
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K033568
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/07/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/30/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/30/2010
• Device Catalogue Number: 810081
• Device Lot Number: 3304601
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/07/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/01/2009
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention