MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. GYNECARE TVT W/PRLNE BLUE MESH 1 EACH; MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC

Catalog Number 810041B

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

Patient Problems Fatigue (1849); Hematoma (1884); Pain (1994); Urinary Retention (2119); Urinary Tract Infection (2120); Unspecified Kidney or Urinary Problem (4503)

Event Date 04/01/2016

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent a sling procedure on an unknown date and mesh was implanted.The patient reported experiencing recurrent utis, hematoma, dark urine despite drinking a lot of water, pain during intercourse, dryness, nerve pain in legs and back, low immune system, chronic fatigue and bladder full 4.5l before sensation to empty urinary retention.No further information is available as reporter details have not been disclosed (confidential).

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.

• Brand Name: GYNECARE TVT W/PRLNE BLUE MESH 1 EACH
• 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: 18739897
• MDR Text Key: 335765414
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-01557
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OTN
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: K012628
• 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: 02/20/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/30/2018
• Device Catalogue Number: 810041B
• Device Lot Number: 3872060
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/09/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/07/2015
• 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