MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. GYNECARE PROFIX FASTENER SYSTEM; IMPLANTABLE STAPLE, NONABSORBABLE

Catalog Number PFRF01

Device Problem Material Erosion (1214)

Patient Problems Erosion (1750); Unspecified Infection (1930); Pain (1994); Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified) (2200); Discomfort (2330); Surgical procedure (2357)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported by an attorney that the patient underwent a gynecological procedure on an unknown date and a mesh was implanted.It was reported that the patient experienced pain, erosion of her internal bodily tissue and other injuries following the procedure.It was reported that the patient has undergone multiple surgeries and revisionary procedures.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).No conclusion can be drawn at this time.Should additional information be obtained, a supplemental 3500a form will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).It was reported by an attorney that the patient underwent a gynecological procedure on an unknown date and a mesh was implanted.It was reported that patient underwent placement of a permanent implantable programmable generator sns (interstim) stage 1 due to urinary retention on (b)(6) 2009 and sns stage 2 on (b)(6) 2009.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that patient underwent and laparoscopic lysis of adhesions and a intraoperative transgastric remnant gastroscopy on (b)(6) 2013.

• Brand Name: GYNECARE PROFIX FASTENER SYSTEM
• Type of Device: IMPLANTABLE STAPLE, NONABSORBABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876 0151
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON SARL-NEUCHATEL; puits-godet 20 2000 neuchatel; neuchatel ; SZ
• Manufacturer Contact: guillermo villa ; route 22 west po box 151; somerville, NJ 08876 ; 9082180707
• MDR Report Key: 4815271
• MDR Text Key: 5832054
• Report Number: 2210968-2015-06648
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PBQ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K071512
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/05/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/03/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2006
• Device Catalogue Number: PFRF01
• Device Lot Number: 1365867
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/05/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/23/2005
• 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): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 48 YR
• Patient Weight: 68