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Model Number PVPS |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Diarrhea (1811); Inflammation (1932); Nausea (1970); Pain (1994); Chills (2191); Hernia (2240); Weight Changes (2607); Decreased Appetite (4569)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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) 2011.(b)(4) submitted for adverse event which occurred on (b)(6) 2012.
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Event Description
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It was reported by an attorney that the patient underwent hernia repair surgery on (b)(6) 2011 and mesh was implanted.It was reported that the patient underwent removal surgery on (b)(6) 2011 during which the surgeon noted the mesh was balled up and not effective in any way to prevent the recurrent hernia.It was reported that the patient underwent recurrent hernia repair surgery on (b)(6) 2012 and mesh was implanted.It was reported that the patient experienced severe pain, balled up mesh, nausea, diarrhea, chills, inflammation, loss of appetite and extreme weight loss.It was reported that patient had hernia repair surgery on (b)(6) 2011 and mesh was implanted which was captured in a separate file.No additional information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Date sent to the fda: 7/20/2023.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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