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

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 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) 2013 and mesh was implanted.It was reported 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.Other implanted product is captured in a separate file.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that the patient underwent mesh revision with new implant on 3/17/2014.It was reported that the patient experienced pain.

• Brand Name: PHYSIOMESH UNKNOWN PRODUCT
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876
• MDR Report Key: 9375380
• MDR Text Key: 181631701
• Report Number: 2210968-2019-90242
• 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
• Report Date: 11/22/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/26/2019
• 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: 03/09/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Weight: 120