Completion letter (b)(4) received from (b)(6) in relation to ethicon gyn.Mesh - abdominal hernia surgical mesh, composite-polymer.Model #: vypro ii.Batch #: pvm2n3.Lot #: rg8c1cb0.Date of implantation: (b)(6) 2004.Clinical event information: vaginal mesh - ethicon - complications including pain, inability to properly empty bladder, recurrent uti, recurrence of prolapse.Further surgery to treat prolapse - removal of uterus intended but not performed as mesh had invaded native tissue and surgeon would not attempt.Another mesh product inserted, but left me totally incontinent and nerve damage made bowel non-functioning.Patient was hospitalised to try to remedy incontinence caused from mesh insertion.Surgeon used another mesh product.Many consultations to neurologists and other medical specialist from that date to try to find a treatment for bowel damage.Finally admitted to hospital, for implant of neurostimulator.Ongoing and increasing pelvic pain.No further information available as reporter details have not been disclosed (confidential).
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