MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ASTORA WOMEN'S HEALTH LLC AMS INTEPRO Y-MESH; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Catalog Number 72404000

Device Problem Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problems Adhesion(s) (1695); Anemia (1706); Atrial Fibrillation (1729); Erosion (1750); Infarction, Cerebral (1771); Death (1802); Emotional Changes (1831); High Blood Pressure/ Hypertension (1908); Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Urinary Tract Infection (2120); Hernia (2240); Obstruction/Occlusion (2422)

Event Date 08/27/2008

Event Type  Death  

Manufacturer Narrative

This was initially reported on the summary report dated (b)(6) 2014 under (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported by the plaintiff's attorney that the plaintiff allegedly experienced emotional distress and a product problem.It was also reported that the plaintiff experienced pain, pelvic inflammation, urinary tract infection, erosion, ventral hernia, adhesions, and bowel obstruction.In addition, the plaintiff underwent a series of removal surgeries; the device was partially explanted.Furthermore, it was reported that the plaintiff died.The causes of death were reported as cerebrovascular infarction, atrial fibrillation, anemia, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

• Brand Name: AMS INTEPRO Y-MESH
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ASTORA WOMEN'S HEALTH LLC; 13200 pioneer trail; suite 100; eden prairie MN 55347
• Manufacturer (Section G): ASTORA WOMEN'S HEALTH LLC; 13200 pioneer trail; suite 100; eden prairie MN 55347
• Manufacturer Contact: erika a. merrick ; 13200 pioneer trail; suite 100; eden prairie, MN 55347 ; 9522383906
• MDR Report Key: 5657040
• MDR Text Key: 45240705
• Report Number: 3011770902-2016-00236
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OTP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: NA
• 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: 08/23/2013

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?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 08/01/2008
• Device Catalogue Number: 72404000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/02/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/16/2016
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/17/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/20/2007
• 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): Death
• Patient Age: 73 YR
• Patient Weight: 64