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

Device Problem Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problem Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).This emdr represents supplemental report # (b)(4) for previously submitted mdr number 2210968-2018-76743, subject of a litigation complaint summary exemption no.E2013037.The information included in this report was submitted outside the required timeframe due to the extended use of exemption e2013037 beyond its revoke date, as documented under (b)(4) (ethicon¿s internal reference number).

Event Description

It was reported by an attorney that the patient underwent a gynecological surgical procedure on (b)(6) 2006 and mesh was implanted.It was reported that she experienced undisclosed injuries.It was reported that the patient underwent a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2016.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
• MDR Report Key: 12696063
• MDR Text Key: 281169381
• Report Number: 2210968-2021-10310
• 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
• Report Date: 09/03/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/26/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/03/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention