MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PRLNE HERNIA SYSTEM MSH 7.5CM UNDERLAY; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Model Number PHSM

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

Patient Problems Nerve Damage (1979); 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.A review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted and the batch met all finished goods release criteria.

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 left groin exploration with open left inguinal hernia repair on (b)(6) 2015 during which the surgeon noted he encountered the previously placed mesh which was balled up.It was reported that the patient experienced severe pain, mesh removal, nerve damage, scarring, stress and anxiety.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Date sent to the fda: 3/11/2021.

• Brand Name: PRLNE HERNIA SYSTEM MSH 7.5CM 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: 10790983
• MDR Text Key: 214762660
• Report Number: 2210968-2020-08607
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031048997
• UDI-Public: 10705031048997
• 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
• Report Date: 11/02/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/05/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2019
• Device Model Number: PHSM
• Device Catalogue Number: PHSM
• Device Lot Number: 27768-07
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/10/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 30 YR