MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PROCEED*SURG MESH/MULTI LYR; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Catalog Number PCDN1

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

Patient Problems Abscess (1690); Adhesion(s) (1695); Fistula (1862); Nausea (1970); Pain (1994); Perforation (2001); Seroma (2069); Hernia (2240)

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) 2017 and mesh was implanted.It was reported that the patient underwent removal surgery on (b)(6) 2019 during which the surgeon noted the procedure required extensive lysis of adhesions.The adhesions were so severe as to involve the appendix and part of the bowel, necessitating removal.It was reported that patient had hernia repair surgery on (b)(6) 2015 and mesh was implanted.It was reported that the patient experienced severe pain, nausea, diarrhea, chills, inflammation, loss of appetite and extreme weight loss.Other procedure was captured in a separate file.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Date sent to the fda: 8/17/2021.Additional b5 narrative: it was reported that the patient experienced recurrent incisional hernia, seroma, abscess, bowel perforation and fistula following surgery.

Manufacturer Narrative

Date sent to the fda: 10/06/2021.A review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted and the batch met all finished goods release criteria.

• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08876
• MDR Report Key: 11305421
• MDR Text Key: 231168814
• Report Number: 2210968-2021-01229
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K060713
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 02/08/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/09/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2019
• Device Catalogue Number: PCDN1
• Device Lot Number: LGG290
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/04/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 53 YR