MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. ETHICON PHYSIOMESH 10X15V; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Catalog Number	PHY1015V
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Abscess (1690); Adhesion(s) (1695); Unspecified Infection (1930); Pain (1994); Hernia (2240)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem 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 mesh revision on (b)(6) 2017 due to abdominal pain and nausea.It was reported that the patient underwent mesh revision on (b)(6) 2017 due to wound infection and abdominal cellulitis.It was reported that the patient underwent mesh removal on (b)(6) 2018 due infected incisional hernia, abscess and adhesions.It was reported that the patient experienced hernia recurrence, pain, and adhesions.The patient had a previous mesh implanted on (b)(6) 2012 which is captured in separate file.No additional information was provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Date sent to the fda: 10/23/2024.D4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.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 8/25/2017.(b)(4) submitted for adverse event which occurred on 11/08/2017.(b)(4) submitted for adverse event which occurred on 10/04/2018.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.

• Brand Name: ETHICON PHYSIOMESH 10X15V
• 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: 20517130
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-11024
• Device Sequence Number: 8855522
• Product Code: FTL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031132306
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031132306
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K093932
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2016
• Device Explanted Year: 2018
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial

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 Catalogue Number: PHY1015V
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/23/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/23/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 53 YR
• Patient Sex: Female