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

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ETHICON INC. PROLENE* POLYPROPYLENE MESH; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC Back to Search Results
Model Number PML
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Obstruction/Occlusion (2422); Swelling/ Edema (4577); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).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.(b)(4) submitted for adverse event which occurred on (b)(6) 2009.(b)(4) submitted for adverse event which occurred on (b)(6) 2011.(b)(4) submitted for adverse event which occurred on (b)(6) 2014.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by an attorney that the patient underwent hernia repair surgery on (b)(6) 2007 and two mesh products were implanted.It was reported that the patient underwent revision surgery on (b)(6) 2009 and mesh was implanted.It was reported that the patient underwent recurrent hernia repair surgery on (b)(6) 2011 and mesh was implanted.It was reported that the patient underwent revision surgery on (b)(6) 2014.It was reported that the patient experienced chronic pain, inflammation, swelling, bowel obstruction and gastrointestinal malfunction.Other procedures are captured under separate files.No additional information was provided.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Date sent to the fda: 6/13/2022.A review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted and the batch met all finished goods release criteria.
 
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Common Device Name
MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
Manufacturer (Section D)
ETHICON INC.
1000 route 202
raritan NJ 08869
Manufacturer (Section G)
ETHICON INC.-SAN LORENZO PR
982 road 183 km 8.3
san lorenzo PR
Manufacturer Contact
elba bello
1000 route 202
raritan, NJ 08869
MDR Report Key14570817
Report Number2210968-2022-04216
Device Sequence Number6113271
Product Code FTL
UDI-Device Identifier10705031049031
UDI-Public10705031049031
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryCA
PMA/510(K) Number
K180829
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2007
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Other,Foreign
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 06/01/2022
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 Expiration Date07/31/2010
Device Model NumberPML
Device Catalogue NumberPML
Device Lot NumberUHB136
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 05/31/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer06/10/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/01/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/13/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured07/02/2005
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 Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient SexMale
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