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

Model Number 810081L

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

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Ambulation Difficulties (2544)

Event Date 11/01/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent a sling procedure on 11/17/2021 and mesh was implanted.The patient reported experiencing intense pain in adductors, buttocks, hips, thighs, tingling legs and feet along with significant pelvic pain.The patient has also experienced loss of physical abilities and inability to move for periods.The patient reported that the urologist did not explain the course of the intervention nor the risks of complications.No further information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon inc, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon inc, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.To date it has been reported that the device will not be returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch, and no non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: GYNECARE TVT OBTURATOR W LASR
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON SARL-NEUCHATEL; puits godet 20; neuchatel 2000 ; SZ 2000
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 16055079
• MDR Text Key: 306241039
• Report Number: 2210968-2022-10670
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OTN
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: K033568
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/27/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2022
• Device Model Number: 810081L
• Device Catalogue Number: 810081L
• Device Lot Number: 3938440
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/07/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/11/2021
• 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): Other