MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. TENSION FREE VAGINAL TAPE UNKNOWN PRODUCT; MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGICAL

Device Problem Material Separation (1562)

Patient Problem Obstruction/Occlusion (2422)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).To date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.Attempts are being made to obtain the following information.To date no response has been provided.If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.What is the product code and lot# of the device? was there any medical/surgical intervention and/or treatment done for the obstruction?.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent sling procedure on an unknown date.The mesh divided due to obstruction.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.Additional information has been requested.

• Brand Name: TENSION FREE VAGINAL TAPE UNKNOWN PRODUCT
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGICAL
• 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; neuchatel ; SZ
• Manufacturer Contact: darlene kyle ; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville, NJ 08876-0151 ; 9082182792
• MDR Report Key: 8165184
• MDR Text Key: 130371209
• Report Number: 2210968-2018-77769
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OTN
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K974098
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,other
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/26/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/14/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/26/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1