MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PVP SMALL 4.3CM X 4.3CM; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Model Number PVPS

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  

Event Description

It was reported by an attorney that the patient underwent hernia repair surgery on (b)(6) 2016 and mesh was implanted.It was reported that the patient underwent removal surgery on (b)(6) 2017 during which the surgeon noted he excised the mesh off the hernia sac and abdominal wall and removed the mesh.It was reported that the patient experienced severe pain, nausea, diarrhea, chills, inflammation, loss of appetite and extreme weight loss.No additional information was provided.

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.

Manufacturer Narrative

Date sent to the fda: 8/31/2022.Additional b5 narrative: it was reported that the patient experienced recurrent incisional hernia following surgery.

Manufacturer Narrative

Date sent to the fda: 9/2/2022.A review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted and the batch met all finished goods release criteria.

• Brand Name: PVP SMALL 4.3CM X 4.3CM
• 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: 14460266
• MDR Text Key: 292220669
• Report Number: 2210968-2022-03919
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031132412
• UDI-Public: 10705031132412
• 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: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 05/20/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/20/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/31/2018
• Device Model Number: PVPS
• Device Catalogue Number: PVPS
• Device Lot Number: KD8GPBB0
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/01/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/25/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 54 YR
• Patient Sex: Female