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

Catalog Number TVTS

Device Problem Migration (4003)

Patient Problems Erosion (1750); Pain (1994); Not Applicable (3189)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).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.

Event Description

It was reported by an attorney that the patient underwent a gynecological surgical procedure on (b)(6) 2010 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.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: TENSION FREE VAGINAL TAPE - SECUR
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON SARL-NEUCHATEL; puits-godet 20; neuchatel ; SZ
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville, NJ 08876 ; 6107428552
• MDR Report Key: 9327886
• MDR Text Key: 170679857
• Report Number: 2210968-2019-89910
• 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
• Report Date: 11/13/2019

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 Catalogue Number: TVTS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/12/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/15/2019
• 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