MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. ETHICON PHYSIOMESH COMPOSITE MESH 15X20CM OVAL; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Catalog Number PHY1520V

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); Discomfort (2330)

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 an incisional hernia repair surgery on (b)(6) 2011 and mesh was implanted.It was reported that the patient underwent removal surgery on (b)(6) 2014.It was reported that the patient experienced pain, nausea, diarrhea, chills, inflammation and other undisclosed adverse events.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Date sent to the fda: 11/7/2022.It was reported that the patient experienced hernia recurrence and discomfort.

• Brand Name: ETHICON PHYSIOMESH COMPOSITE MESH 15X20CM OVAL
• 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 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 15081071
• MDR Text Key: 296370784
• Report Number: 2210968-2022-05787
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K093932
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/22/2022

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: PHY1520V
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/19/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/22/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/03/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/07/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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 Sex: Female