MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON SARL GYNECARE TVT; MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGICAL

Device Problem Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395)

Patient Problems Erosion (1750); Pain (1994); No Code Available (3191)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).To date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent a gynecological procedure to treat incontinence and mesh was implanted.The patient experienced vaginal walls erosion requiring surgical removal.The patient reported that what was left behind after the surgery is now hardening and contracting on the bladder.The patient is also experiencing pain in the pelvic area and is hoping to have the mesh fully removed.No additional information was provided at this time.

• Brand Name: GYNECARE TVT
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON SARL; puits-godet 20; neuchatel 2000 ; SZ 2000
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON SARL-NEUCHATEL; puits-godet 20; neuchatel 2000 ; SZ 2000
• Manufacturer Contact: krystina laguna ; route 22 westp o box 151; somerville, NJ 08876 ; 9082183043
• MDR Report Key: 6200257
• MDR Text Key: 63171624
• Report Number: 2210968-2016-36907
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OTN
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K974098
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/30/2016

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
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/30/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/22/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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