MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. GYNECARE TVT SECUR SYSTEM; MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC

Catalog Number TVTS4

Device Problem Material Erosion (1214)

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

Event Date 01/22/2009

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported by an attorney that a patient underwent a gynecological procedure on (b)(6) 2007 and a mesh was implanted due to urinary incontinence.The patient suffered from pain and dyspareunia and has undergone various surgical procedures in an attempt to remove the mesh.Patient experiences physical, psychological and emotional pain, suffering and has sustained permanent and debilitating injuries.(b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Conclusion code: 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 (b)(6) 2009, and a mesh was implanted due to sui.It was reported that the patient underwent mesh removal on (b)(6) 2010, due to mesh erosion and dyspareunia.It was reported that the patient underwent mesh revision on (b)(6) 2012, due to dyspareunia and vaginal pain.No additional information was provided.In addition, a review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted and the batch met all finished goods release criteria.

• Brand Name: GYNECARE TVT SECUR SYSTEM
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC
• 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: 4933379
• MDR Text Key: 6437035
• Report Number: 2210968-2015-03522
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PAH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K052401
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,foreign,other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/03/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2010
• Device Catalogue Number: TVTS4
• Device Lot Number: 3190447
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/03/2015
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/22/2015
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/27/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/21/2008
• 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: 55 YR
• Patient Weight: 75