MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. TPW 24IN 2-0 D/A SH,SKS-3 BWY; ELECTRODE, PACEMAKER, TEMP

Model Number TPW30

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 02/07/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon inc, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon inc or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.Attempts have been made to retrieve the device.To date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.Attempts are being made to obtain the following information.To date no response has been provided.If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.Did the needle fall into the patient? if yes, was the needle piece(s) retrieved during the same procedure? were x-rays taken to locate the needle piece(s)? what measures were taken to retrieve the broken piece? was there any additional tissue damage as a result of searching for the needle piece? does a piece of the needle remain in the patient¿s tissue? if yes, are any plans in place to remove the needle piece in future? what tissue structure the broken needle was located? what is the surgeon's opinion of consequences to the patient? was there any adverse consequence associated with the patient? was there any medical or surgical intervention performed (product removed; re-operation; re-closure; drainage)? if so, please specify.Could you tell me if there was a prescription for steroids or antibiotics for the patient's recovery? if yes, please provide medication name, route and dose.Please provide the lot number: device return status.

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2022 and suture was used.During the procedure, the hospital has reported that the surgeon was inserting the temporary cardiac pacing wire into the patient and the tip of the breakaway needle snapped off in the patient (bottom left hand side of the sternum) on both wires.There were no patient consequences reported.Additional information was requested.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint #: (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 6/2/2022.Additional information was requested, the following was obtained: did the needle fall into the patient? no.Was the needle piece(s) retrieved during the same procedure? yes the needle was retrieved after a further incision was made to do so.Were x-rays taken to locate the needle piece(s)? there was no need for xray.What measures were taken to retrieve the broken piece? a further incision of around 5cm made below the sternum to retrieve them.Was there any additional tissue damage as a result of searching for the needle piece? yes an addition incision to the skin.Does a piece of the needle remain in the patient¿s tissue? no.Are any plans in place to remove the needle piece in future? what tissue structure the broken needle was located? what is the surgeon's opinion of consequences to the patient? was there any adverse consequence associated with the patient? no other than the additional incision.Was there any medical or surgical intervention performed (product removed; re-operation; re-closure; drainage)? if so, please specify.Additional incision with direct closure.No drains required.Could you tell me if there was a prescription for steroids or antibiotics for the patient's recovery? if yes, please provide medication name, route and dose.Unsure but could request the notes if required.Please provide the lot number: tpw30 lot number rhbbsc.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon inc, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon inc or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 6/24/2022 h6 component code: g07002 no device return a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon inc, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon inc or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: TPW 24IN 2-0 D/A SH,SKS-3 BWY
• Type of Device: ELECTRODE, PACEMAKER, TEMP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869
• MDR Report Key: 14212879
• MDR Text Key: 299286888
• Report Number: 2210968-2022-02980
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LDF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031050884
• UDI-Public: 10705031050884
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: K980503
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 06/24/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/26/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: TPW30
• Device Catalogue Number: TPW30
• Device Lot Number: RHBBSC
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/21/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/13/2021
• 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