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PROCEED Multi-layer Laminate Mesh: medical device reports filed with FDA

650 reports name it, 2004–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Ethicon. Product code FTL.

650
device reports naming the brand
0% of all MAUDE reports · about 30 a year
4
reports, 12 months to August 2026
0 in the 12 months before
30%
classified as malfunction
2.5% across the product code
0.8%
classified as death, as reported
5 reports · not verified by FDA

FDA's MAUDE database holds 650 reports that name the brand "PROCEED Multi-layer Laminate Mesh" (mesh surgical polymeric), received between September 2004 and August 2026; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Ethicon. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.

4 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, with none in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are injury (68.9%), malfunction (30%) and death (0.8%); across all mesh, surgical, polymeric reports (product code FTL) death is recorded in 0.5% and malfunction in 2.5%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.

The device problems coded most often are other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified) (59.1%), tears, rips, holes in device, device material (11.4%) and material separation (10.9%). The patient problems coded most often are surgical procedure, hernia and pain. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."

Reports by month, five years

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Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.

By year received

0611222004: 520042005: 562006: 12220062007: 802008: 7720082009: 672010: 5320102011: 622012: 4220122013: 212014: 1720142015: 162016: 2120162017: 72026: 42026

Event type and report source

Event type, as classified on the report

Death0.8%5
Injury68.9%448
Malfunction30%195
Other0%0
Not given0.3%2

Who filed the report

Manufacturer report100%650
Voluntary report0%0
User facility report0%0
Distributor report0%0
Not given0%0

Grey bar: all 170,304 reports carrying product code FTL. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.

Device problems coded

Device problem (FDA code)ReportsShareShare across product code
Other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified)38459.1%2.2%
Tears, rips, holes in device, device material7411.4%0.2%
Material separation7110.9%0.2%
Device remains implanted619.4%0.8%
Explanted467.1%1.6%
Replace456.9%0.3%
Migration or expulsion of device111.7%4%
Material erosion101.5%5.4%
Device, removal of (non-implant)81.2%0.1%
Reactiona reaction, type not specified71.1%0.1%
Device issuea problem with the device60.9%0.1%
Material perforation60.9%0.2%
Breakthe device broke40.6%0.4%
Cut in material40.6%0%
Difficult to insertthe device was hard to insert40.6%0.1%
Hole in material40.6%0.1%
Implant, removal of40.6%0.2%
Peeled/delaminated40.6%0%
Repair40.6%0%
Tear, rip or hole in device packaging40.6%0.1%

FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.

Patient problems coded

Patient problem (FDA code)ReportsShare
Surgical procedure27542.3%
Hernia10315.8%
Painpain, site not specified10015.4%
Adhesion(s)7611.7%
Therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional507.7%
Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified)467.1%
Post operative wound infection416.3%
Treatment with medication(s)385.8%
Fistula304.6%
Surgical procedure, additional264%
Surgical procedure, repeated264%
Erosion203.1%
Seromaa collection of fluid under the skin172.6%
Internal organ perforation162.5%
Obstruction/occlusion132%

Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.

In context

MeasurePROCEED Multi-layer Laminate MeshProduct code FTLAll MAUDE reports
Reports650170,30426,136,888
Share of that pool—0.4%0%
Classified as death, per 1,000 reports859
Classified as injury68.9%96.5%36.2%
Classified as malfunction30%2.5%62.3%
Filed by the manufacturer100%97.4%94.9%

Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."

Other brands with product code FTL

BrandReportsLatest 12 monthsClassified as death
Bard Flat Mesh8,2991100.5%
PerFix Plug8,2561670.3%
Parietex6,3043201%
Ventralight ST Mesh5,8131060.5%
Obtryx System6,03110%
Ventralex ST5,3651010.4%
Tension Free Vaginal Tape9,35500.1%
Mesh Ventralex4,66150.4%
3DMax3,9711550.1%
ProGrip3,8204120.8%
Proceed Surg Mesh/Multi Lyr3,199290%
Mesh Sofradim - Parietex Composite Mesh2,946161.5%
Advantage? System3,537130%
Ventrio ST2,751510.7%
Symbotex2,7411901.2%

Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."

Questions about PROCEED Multi-layer Laminate Mesh reports

How many FDA reports name PROCEED Multi-layer Laminate Mesh?

650 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 4 in the latest 12 months.

What kinds of events are reported?

injury (68.9%), malfunction (30%) and death (0.8%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.

What device problems are coded?

other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified) (59.1%), tears, rips, holes in device, device material (11.4%), material separation (10.9%), device remains implanted (9.4%) and explanted (7.1%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.

Who files these reports?

manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.

Do these reports show that PROCEED Multi-layer Laminate Mesh was at fault?

No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."

How do I report a problem with a medical device?

Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.

Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.

Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.