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 Adhesion(s) (1695); Nerve Damage (1979); Pain (1994); Burning Sensation (2146); Hernia (2240); Numbness (2415)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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) 2012 and mesh was implanted.It was reported that the patient underwent removal surgery on (b)(6) 2013 during which the surgeon noted ¿the mesh was attached to the conjoined tendon.This was carefully dissected off.The dissection was continued toward the internal ring.The mesh was identified around the cord structures.Part of the mesh was adherent to the peritoneal fat as well as the inferior epigastric vessels.The mesh was carefully dissected and removed.¿ it was reported that the patient experienced severe pain, burning, nerve damage, numbness, stress and anxiety.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Date sent to the fda: 2/17/2021.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: 08/17/2021.Additional b5 narrative: it was reported that the patient experienced hernia recurrence following the surgery.

• Brand Name: PRLNE HERNIA SYSTEM MSH 7.5CM UNDERLAY
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08876
• MDR Report Key: 11285610
• MDR Text Key: 230469107
• Report Number: 2210968-2021-01094
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 02/03/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/05/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2015
• Device Model Number: PHSM
• Device Catalogue Number: PHSM
• Device Lot Number: 22494-27
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/16/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 42 YR