MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. GYNECARE TVT-ABBREVO MINI LCM; MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC

Model Number TVTOML

Device Problem Material Separation (1562)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 01/01/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).To date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent a gynecological procedure in 2020 and mesh was used.During the procedure, the device fell into pieces.The pieces did not fall into the patient and were retrieved.There were no patient consequences reported.No further information is available.

• Brand Name: GYNECARE TVT-ABBREVO MINI LCM
• 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: elba bello ; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville, NJ 08876 ; 9082183429
• MDR Report Key: 10328438
• MDR Text Key: 200670445
• Report Number: 2210968-2020-05595
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OTN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031062368
• UDI-Public: 10705031062368
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K100936
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/16/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/27/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: TVTOML
• Device Catalogue Number: TVTOML
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/16/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1