MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. GYNECARE MESH UNKNOWN; MESH, SURGICAL

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Unspecified Infection (1930); Not Applicable (3189)

Event Date 09/19/2000

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).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.

Event Description

It was reported by the patient that they underwent an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2000 and mesh was implanted.Following the procedure, the patient experienced infection and on several occasions part of the mesh was removed.The patient reported that the doctor removed the mesh as the only option to stop the infection.It was reported that this removal then meant the use of bladder leakage prevention pads being used 24 hours per day, up to present time.No additional information was available.

• Brand Name: GYNECARE MESH UNKNOWN
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL
• 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 Key: 8117812
• MDR Text Key: 128875927
• Report Number: 2210968-2018-77410
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTM
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: UNKNOWN
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,consum
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/15/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/29/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/15/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention