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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PROLENE POLYPROPYLENE MESH UNKNOWN PRODUCT; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
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ETHICON INC. PROLENE POLYPROPYLENE MESH UNKNOWN PRODUCT; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC Back to Search Results
Device Problems Sticking (1597); Migration (4003)
Patient Problems Adhesion(s) (1695); Erosion (1750); Pain (1994)
Event Type  Injury  
Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).To date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at the later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.
 
Event Description
It was reported by the patient that the patient underwent a laparoscopic procedure on unknown date and the mesh was implanted.It was also reported that the mesh from hysterpexy has caused part of small bowel to adhere to it.No additional information available.
 
Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).It was also reported that rectopexy mesh is embedded in rectum.The patient experienced pain and bowel problems for four years.In order to remove the mesh, a stoma bag would be required.The mesh is still implanted.
 
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Brand Name
PROLENE POLYPROPYLENE MESH UNKNOWN PRODUCT
Type of Device
MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
Manufacturer (Section D)
ETHICON INC.
p.o. box 151, route 22 west
somerville NJ 08876 0151
Manufacturer (Section G)
ETHICON INC.
Manufacturer Contact
darlene kyle
p.o. box 151, route 22 west
somerville, NJ 08876-0151
9082182792
MDR Report Key7648240
MDR Text Key112705848
Report Number2210968-2018-73925
Device Sequence Number1
Product Code FTL
Combination Product (y/n)N
PMA/PMN Number
K962530
Number of Events Reported1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Report Source Manufacturer
Source Type consumer,foreign
Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date 06/14/2018
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Date FDA Received06/28/2018
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? No
Device Operator Health Professional
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Date Manufacturer Received06/14/2018
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Device Single Use? Yes
Type of Device Usage Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient Outcome(s) Required Intervention;
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