MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. GYNECARE TVT W/ABDOMINAL; MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC

Model Number	810041A
Medical Device Problem Code	Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This emdr represents supplemental report # 2210968-2016-01996 for previously submitted mdr number 2210968-2016-31631 , subject of a litigation complaint summary exemption no.E2013037.The referenced exemption was revoked effective may 15, 2019.The reports previously submitted as part of the exemption were not submitted in a format compatible with the public mdr database (maude) and are available through fda¿s mdr data files webpage, at https://www.Fda.Gov/medical-devices/medical-device-reporting-mdr-how-report-medical-device-problems/mdr-data-files#asr.Therefore, this report does not represent a new reportable event.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).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 or Problem Description
It was reported by an attorney that the patient underwent a gynecological surgical procedure on (b)(6) 2002 and mesh was implanted.It was reported that she experienced undisclosed injuries.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: GYNECARE TVT W/ABDOMINAL
• Common Device Name: MESH, SURGICAL, SYNTHETIC, UROGYNECOLOGIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON SARL-NEUCHATEL; puits-godet 20; neuchatel ; SZ
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869
• MDR Report Key: 12866761
• Report Number: 2210968-2021-12027
• Device Sequence Number: 3459049
• Product Code: OTN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031062283
• UDI-Public: 10705031062283
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K012628
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2002
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/05/2019

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 810041A
• Device Catalogue Number: 810041A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/05/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/23/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 31 YR
• Patient Sex: Female