MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. ETHICON PHYSIOMESH COMPOSITE MESH 15X20CM OVAL; MESH, SURGICAL

Catalog Number PHY1520V

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Abscess (1690); Unspecified Infection (1930); Injury (2348); Not Applicable (3189)

Event Type  Injury  

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.

Event Description

It was reported by an attorney that the patient underwent hernia repair surgery on (b)(6) 2015 and mesh was implanted.It was reported the patient experienced an undisclosed adverse event.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Date sent to fda: 09/02/2020.A review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted and the batch met all finished goods release criteria.

Manufacturer Narrative

Date sent to fda: (b)(6) 2020.H6 patient code: 3189 - surgical intervention.Additional b5 narrative: it was reported by an attorney that the patient underwent a mesh removal procedure on (b)(6) 2018.It was reported that the patient experienced abdominal abscess and infected mesh following the procedure.

• Brand Name: ETHICON PHYSIOMESH COMPOSITE MESH 15X20CM OVAL
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876
• MDR Report Key: 10347179
• MDR Text Key: 201095629
• Report Number: 2210968-2020-05705
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K093932
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 07/29/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/30/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/31/2016
• Device Catalogue Number: PHY1520V
• Device Lot Number: JA9DMCZ0
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/01/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention