MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PVP MEDIUM 6.4CM X 6.4CM MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Model Number PVPM

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

Patient Problems Diarrhea (1811); Inflammation (1932); Nausea (1970); Pain (1994); Chills (2191); Hernia (2240); Weight Changes (2607); Decreased Appetite (4569)

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 recurrent hernia repair surgery on (b)(6) 2017 and mesh was implanted. It was reported that the patient underwent revision surgery on (b)(6) 2019 during which the surgeon noted the old mesh had pulled away from the right side of the hernia defect and that some of the mesh was in the hernia sac itself. It was reported that the patient experienced severe pain, nausea, diarrhea, chills, inflammation, loss of appetite and extreme weight loss. The patient had a previous mesh implanted on (b)(6) 2015 which is captured in a separate file. No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: PVP MEDIUM 6.4CM X 6.4CM
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-GMBH; p.o. box 1409; norderstedt D2284 1; GM D22841
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869
• MDR Report Key: 12484919
• MDR Text Key: 273613783
• Report Number: 2210968-2021-08563
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K061533
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other

Reporter Occupation

• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/15/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/16/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No

Device Operator

• Device Model Number: PVPM
• Device Catalogue Number: PVPM
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/01/2022
• 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

Patient Treatment Data

Date Received: 09/16/2021 Patient Sequence Number: 1