MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN LP LLC NORTH HAVEN SURGIPRO MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Model Number SPMM-149

Device Problems Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)

Patient Problems Bacterial Infection (1735); Erosion (1750); Fistula (1862); Hematoma (1884); Abnormal Vaginal Discharge (2123); Burning Sensation (2146); Discomfort (2330); Injury (2348); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Concomitant product: unknown protack (lot # unknown), aris sling (transobturator tape), (lot number: aj060025). If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device. The product was used for laparoscopic therapeutic treatment of a vaginal prolapse and urinary incontinence. It was reported that after the implant, the patient experienced vaginal discharge and exposure of mesh. Post-operative patient treatment included excision of small area of exposed mesh.

• Brand Name: SURGIPRO
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN LP LLC NORTH HAVEN; 195 mcdermott rd; north haven CT 06473
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN LP LLC NORTH HAVEN; 195 mcdermott rd; north haven CT 06473
• Manufacturer Contact: lisa hernandez ; 60 middletown ave; north haven, CT 06473 ; 2034925563
• MDR Report Key: 10405295
• MDR Text Key: 202861537
• Report Number: 9615742-2020-01812
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K915526
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/08/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/13/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes

Device Operator

• Device Model Number: SPMM-149
• Device Catalogue Number: SPMM-149
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No

Is the Reporter a Health Professional?

Was the Report Sent to FDA?

• Event Location: No Information
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/16/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No Answer Provided
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial

Patient Treatment Data

Date Received: 08/13/2020 Patient Sequence Number: 1