MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PROLENE POLYPROPYLENE MESH UNKNOWN PRODUCT; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Lot Number 25288-05

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

Patient Problems Nerve Damage (1979); Pain (1994); Numbness (2415)

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.

Event Description

It was reported by an attorney that the patient underwent hernia repair surgery on (b)(6) 2013 and mesh was implanted.It was reported the patient underwent removal surgery on (b)(6) 2018.It was reported that the patient experienced chronic left groin pain, severe pain, burning, nerve damage, numbness, stress and anxiety.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Date sent to the fda: 02/19/2021.Additional information: d4, h4.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: 08/13/2021.

• Brand Name: PROLENE POLYPROPYLENE MESH UNKNOWN PRODUCT
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08876
• MDR Report Key: 11283527
• MDR Text Key: 230433461
• Report Number: 2210968-2021-01078
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K962530
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 02/23/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2017
• Device Lot Number: 25288-05
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/29/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/04/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/08/2021; 08/12/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/19/2021; 08/13/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 36 YR