MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. ETHICON PHYSIOMESH COMPOSITE MESH 15X20CM RECT; MESH, SURGICAL

Catalog Number PHY1520R

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

Patient Problems Unspecified Infection (1930); Pain (1994); Scarring (2061); Injury (2348)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).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.

Event Description

It was reported by an attorney that the patient underwent a hernia repair procedure on (b)(6) 2014 and mesh was implanted.It was reported the patient experienced an undisclosed adverse event.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Date sent to fda: 2/28/2020.Corrected information: manufacturing site name.

Manufacturer Narrative

Date sent to fda: 03/05/2019.Additional narrative: it was reported that the patient experienced pain, scarring, swelling and infection.It was reported that the patient underwent mesh removal surgery on (b)(6) 2017.In addition, a review of the manufacturing records was performed and indicates that there were no quality concerns associated with the manufacturing process.

• Brand Name: ETHICON PHYSIOMESH COMPOSITE MESH 15X20CM RECT
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876 0151
• MDR Report Key: 8190536
• MDR Text Key: 131206412
• Report Number: 2210968-2018-77645
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K093932
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 02/21/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/21/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2015
• Device Catalogue Number: PHY1520R
• Device Lot Number: GG8GTKA1
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/27/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention