MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PRLNE HERNIA SYSTEM MSH 10CM UNDERLAY MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Model Number PHSE

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

Patient Problem Scar Tissue (2060)

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 hernia repair surgery on (b)(6) 2006 and mesh was implanted. It was reported that the patient underwent removal surgery, neurolysis of left inguinal area, removal of left ilioinguinal nerve on (b)(6) 2007 during which the surgeon noted the ilioinguinal nerve was seen to be trapped in scar tissue. The nerve was mobilized and removed. There was scar tissue present at the area of the onlay mesh with the spermatic cord exited the mesh. It was felt that the mesh was entrapping the cord and so the onlay portion of the mesh was removed. It was reported that the patient experienced an unknown adverse event. No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: PRLNE HERNIA SYSTEM MSH 10CM UNDERLAY
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): J-PAC; 25 centre road; somersworth NH 03878
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869
• MDR Report Key: 13849271
• MDR Text Key: 287622234
• Report Number: 2210968-2022-02006
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K180829
• 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: 03/21/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/22/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No

Device Operator

• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2011
• Device Model Number: PHSE
• Device Catalogue Number: PHSE
• Device Lot Number: 15975-06
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/23/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/30/2006
• 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: 03/22/2022 Patient Sequence Number: 1