MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PHYSIOMESH; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Catalog Number PHY1015V

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

Patient Problems Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Scarring (2061)

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.(b)(4) submitted for adverse event which occurred on (b)(6) 2018.(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) 2014 and mesh was implanted.It was reported that the patient underwent revision surgery on (b)(6) 2018 at which time the mesh was implanted.It was reported that the patient underwent revision surgery on (b)(6) 2019.It was reported the patient experienced pain, inflammation, scarring, bulging mass, and neurectomy of genital branch of genitofemoral nerve.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: PHYSIOMESH
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-GMBH; p.o. box 1409; norderstedt D2284 1; GM D22841
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville, NJ 08876 ; 9082183429
• MDR Report Key: 10566453
• MDR Text Key: 207924264
• Report Number: 2210968-2020-07167
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K093932
• 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: 09/21/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/22/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: PHY1015V
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/21/2020
• 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