MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. ULTRAPRO ADVANCED; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Catalog Number	UPA31015
Medical Device Problem Code	Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon inc, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon inc, 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.Additional information was requested and the following response was obtained: was the ultrapro advanced product foil still completely unopened when the hcp detected small holes? no, it needs to be opened to be able to detect the holes.If they would check an unopened foil pack it would not be detectable as both the mesh and the other side of the foil would not let the light shine through.The circulating nurses always looks for that after opening all sterile products to see if there is a break in the sterile barrier.Did this issue contribute to any patient adverse event? no.When hole is detected they don¿t use the product.They open a new mesh.Attempts are being made to retrieve the device.To date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.H6 component code: g07002 ¿ device not returned.A review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted, and no related non-conformances were identified.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on an unknown date in 2024 and mesh was used.The healthcare professional discovered small small holes in the foil pack of the mesh.Microscopical, but detectable in a dark room with lights through.There were no adverse patient consequences.When hole was detected, they did not use the product.They opened a new mesh.Additional information has been requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon inc, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon inc, 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.H3 analysis summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.One open sample that belongs to product code upa31015 was received for analysis.During the initial l inspection of the sample, the foil packet received showed several wrinkles, creases, and kinks.Also, a hole located in a kink could be observed on the top foil.The hole appears to be caused outside in, affecting the integrity of the sterility.Due to the damages found on the device, the complaint is confirmed, a possible cause for these conditions is due to improper handling during transit or storage.As part of the ethicon quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.

• Brand Name: ULTRAPRO ADVANCED
• Common Device Name: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-GMBH; robert-koch strasse 1; p.o. box 1409; norderstedt ; GM
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 19750972
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-07254
• Device Sequence Number: 9144738
• Product Code: FTL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031236998
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031236998(11)230712(17)250630(10)THBBZWD0
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SW
• PMA/510(K) Number: K070224
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: UPA31015
• Device Lot Number: THBBZWD0
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/20/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/23/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/16/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/09/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/12/2023
• 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 Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown