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

Device Problem Migration (4003)

Patient Problems Adhesion(s) (1695); Erosion (1750); Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888); Nausea (1970); Pain (1994); Abnormal Vaginal Discharge (2123); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

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 a gynecological surgical procedure on (b)(6) 2019 and mesh was implanted, due to her pop and urinary incontinence.It was reported that the patient experienced pain, infections, dyspareunia, nausea, and erosion.It was reported that the patient underwent revision surgery on (b)(6) 2021 along with a complex adhesiolysis, enterolysis, cystoscopy and bilateral ureteral catheter placement, removal from the sacral promontory down of previous sacrocolpopexy, high uterosacral suspension and takedown of previous retropubic burch.It was reported the patient experienced pain, vaginal discharge and bleeding, no additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: PROLENE POLYPROPYLENE MESH UNKNOWN PRODUCT
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-SAN LORENZO PR; 982 road 183 km; san lorenzo PR 00754 ; * 00754
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869
• MDR Report Key: 11980043
• MDR Text Key: 263491391
• Report Number: 2210968-2021-05445
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K962530
• 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: 06/07/2021

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
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/04/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/10/2021
• 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
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention