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

Catalog Number TVTOML

Device Problem Unraveled Material (1664)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 01/01/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

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.H6 component code: g07002 ¿ device not returned.A review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted, and no related non-conformances were identified.

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent a sling procedure on an unknown date in 2023 and mesh was used.During the procedure, the device tore in half without any tension.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.No further information was provided.

• Brand Name: GYNECARE TVT-ABBREVO MINI LCM
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC. - NEUCHATEL; puits godet 20; neuchatel 2000 ; SZ 2000
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 18238869
• MDR Text Key: 329386304
• Report Number: 2210968-2023-09334
• 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: Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/30/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: TVTOML
• Device Lot Number: 3943757
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/15/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/23/2023
• 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 Sex: Female