MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. GYNECARE GYNEMSH PS 4INX6IN; MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC

Model Number GPSL

Device Problem Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problems Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888); Incontinence (1928); Pain (1994); Urinary Retention (2119); Urinary Tract Infection (2120); Urinary Frequency (2275)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

This emdr represents supplemental report # 2210968-2017-30545 for previously submitted mdr number 2210968-2017-30260, subject of a litigation complaint summary exemption no.E2013037.The referenced exemption was revoked effective may 15, 2019.The information included in this report was submitted outside the required timeframe due to the extended use of exemption e2013037 beyond its revoke date, as documented under (b)(4).To date, the device has not been returned.If the product is returned for evaluation, any further information derived from the evaluation will be submitted in a supplemental 3500a form.

Event Description

It was reported by an attorney that the patient underwent a gynecological surgical procedure on (b)(6) 2003 and mesh was implanted.It was reported the patient underwent removal surgery on a unk date.It was reported that she experienced urinary tract infections, vaginal bleeding, mixed incontinence, nocturia, urinary retention, polyuria, pelvic pain, and dyspareunia.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: GYNECARE GYNEMSH PS 4INX6IN
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• MDR Report Key: 12667701
• MDR Text Key: 284355910
• Report Number: 2210968-2021-10054
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OTO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031037731
• UDI-Public: 10705031037731
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K013718
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/06/2021

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 Model Number: GPSL
• Device Catalogue Number: GPSL
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/04/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/20/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 58 YR