MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PRLNE HERNIA SYSTEM MSH 7.5CM UNDERLAY; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Catalog Number PHSM

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

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Not Applicable (3189)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).To date, the device has not been returned.If the product is returned for evaluation, any further info derived from the evaluation will be submitted in a supplemental 3500a form.In addition, a review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted and the batch met all finished goods release criteria.

Event Description

It was reported by an attorney that the patient underwent inguinal hernia repair surgery on (b)(6) 2014 and mesh was implanted.It was reported that the patient had removal surgery on (b)(6) 2014 during which the surgeon noted ¿a hard mass just beneath the external oblique fascia.The mass was the posterior portion of the mesh which had balled up.¿ it was reported that the patient experienced pain.No additional information is provided.

• Brand Name: PRLNE HERNIA SYSTEM MSH 7.5CM UNDERLAY
• 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.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville 08876 0151
• Manufacturer Contact: darlene kyle ; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville, NJ 08876-0151 ; 9082182792
• MDR Report Key: 8203299
• MDR Text Key: 131636413
• Report Number: 2210968-2018-78059
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031048997
• UDI-Public: 10705031048997
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K984220
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/09/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/28/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2018
• Device Catalogue Number: PHSM
• Device Lot Number: 26713-11
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/08/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/10/2013
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention