MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PHYSIOMESH 15X20V; MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC

Catalog Number PHY1520V

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

Patient Problems Adhesion(s) (1695); Hernia (2240); Discomfort (2330)

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.In addition, a device history review has been inserted into the file.This review indicates that there was no quality concerns associated with the manufacturing process.(b)(4) submitted for adverse event which occurred on (b)(6) 2015.(b)(4) submitted for adverse event which occurred on (b)(6) 2017.

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 experienced hernia recurrence, abdominal pain, adhesions, discomfort and sharp pain through scar tissue following surgery.It was reported that the patient underwent mesh revision on (b)(6) 2015 and mesh removal on (b)(6) 2017.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: PHYSIOMESH 15X20V
• Type of Device: MESH, SURGICAL, POLYMERIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-GMBH; p.o. box 1409; norderstedt D2284 1; GM D22841
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville, NJ 08876 ; 6107428552
• MDR Report Key: 9529136
• MDR Text Key: 185790684
• Report Number: 2210968-2019-90682
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FTL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K093932
• 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: 12/10/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/30/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2015
• Device Catalogue Number: PHY1520V
• Device Lot Number: GB8DHTA0
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/10/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/01/2013
• 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
• Patient Age: 43 YR
• Patient Weight: 91