MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PRLNE HERNIA SYSTEM MSH 10CM UNDERLAY; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Model Number PHSL

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

Patient Problems Hernia (2240); 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.Mwr-(b)(4) submitted for adverse event which occurred on (b)(6) 2018.Mwr-(b)(4) submitted for adverse event which occurred on (b)(6) 2019.

Event Description

It was reported by an attorney that the patient underwent hernia repair surgery on (b)(6) 2010 and mesh was implanted.It was reported that the patient underwent removal surgery and recurrent hernia repair surgery on (b)(6) 2018 during which the surgeon noted upon entering the groin area, it was discovered that the patient had a left indirect inguinal hernia.The mesh was dissected free and approximately ninety percent of the mesh was removed.It was reported that the patient underwent removal surgery on (b)(6) 2019 during which the surgeon noted upon entering the left groin area, the surgeon discovered a lump of mesh.The surgeon used electric cuttery to remove the mesh ball.It was reported that the patient experienced an unknown adverse event.No additional information is provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Date sent to fda:9/2/2020.A review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted and the batch met all finished goods release criteria.

Manufacturer Narrative

Date sent to the fda: 02/12/2021.

• Brand Name: PRLNE HERNIA SYSTEM MSH 10CM UNDERLAY
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876
• MDR Report Key: 10460641
• MDR Text Key: 205518909
• Report Number: 2210968-2020-06394
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031048966
• UDI-Public: 10705031048966
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K180829
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 08/26/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/27/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2013
• Device Model Number: PHSL
• Device Catalogue Number: PHSL
• Device Lot Number: 19075-04
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/10/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 51 YR