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

Catalog Number TVTS4

Device Problem Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395)

Patient Problems Erosion (1750); Micturition Urgency (1871); Pain (1994); Urinary Frequency (2275); No Code Available (3191)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Conclusion: no conclusion can be drawn at this time.Should additional information be obtained, a supplemental 3500a form will be submitted accordingly.

Event Description

It was reported by an attorney that the patient underwent a gynecological procedure on an undisclosed date and an unk mesh was implanted.It was reported that following insertion the patient 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.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).It was reported that following insertion the patient experienced dysuria, urgency, urinary frequency, urinary hesitancy and urinary retention.It was reported that patient concurrently underwent supracervical abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and cystoscopy.In addition, a device history review has been inserted into the file. this review indicates that there was no quality concerns associated with the manufacturing process.

• Brand Name: GYNECARE TVT SECUR SYSTEM
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON SARL; puits-godet 20; neuchatel NJ 2000 ; SZ 2000
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON SARL-NEUCHATEL; puits-godet 20; neuchatel 2000 ; SZ 2000
• Manufacturer Contact: darlene kyle ; route 22 west po box 151; somerville, NJ 08876 ; 9082182792
• MDR Report Key: 5018318
• MDR Text Key: 23579285
• Report Number: 2210968-2015-11866
• 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: Followup
• Report Date: 04/13/2017

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: 3182152
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/20/2015
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/26/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/10/2008
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 37 YR