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 Problem Urinary Retention (2119)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent a gynecological surgical procedure on (b)(6) 2013 and gynemesh ps was implanted.It was reported that patient underwent revision of mesh on (b)(6) 2015 due to urinary retention.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

This emdr represents supplemental report # (b)(4) for previously submitted mdr number 2210968-2018-76762, subject of a litigation complaint summary exemption no.E2013037.The referenced exemption was revoked effective may 15, 2019.The reports previously submitted as part of the exemption were not submitted in a format compatible with the public mdr database (maude) and are available through fda¿s mdr data files webpage, at https://www.Fda.Gov/medical-devices/medical-device-reporting-mdr-how-report-medical-device-problems/mdr-data-files#asr.Therefore, this report does not represent a new reportable event.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) (ethicon¿s internal reference number).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.In addition, a review of the manufacturing records was performed and indicates that there were no quality concerns associated with the manufacturing process.

• 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: 12686031
• MDR Text Key: 284282744
• Report Number: 2210968-2021-09870
• 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: 10/22/2021

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: 06/26/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/22/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 56 YR