MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. TENSION FREE VAGINAL TAPE - SECUR; MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC

Catalog Number TVTS4

Device Problem Migration (4003)

Patient Problems Erosion (1750); Pain (1994)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported by an attorney that the patient underwent a gynecological surgical procedure on (b)(6) 2009 and mesh was implanted.It was reported that she 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.It was reported that the patient underwent a gynecological surgical procedure on (b)(6) 2012 and mesh was implanted.It was reported that she 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.Other procedure is captured in a separate file.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

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.

Manufacturer Narrative

Date sent to the fda: 4/4/2022.A review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted and the batch met all finished goods release criteria.

• Brand Name: TENSION FREE VAGINAL TAPE - SECUR
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON SARL-NEUCHATEL; puits-godet 20; neuchatel ; SZ
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869
• MDR Report Key: 13910505
• MDR Text Key: 288356178
• Report Number: 2210968-2022-02171
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PAH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K052401
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/24/2022

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: 05/31/2010
• Device Catalogue Number: TVTS4
• Device Lot Number: 3171656
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/16/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/25/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/01/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/04/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/27/2008
• 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 Sex: Female