MAUDE Adverse Event Report: B. BRAUN SURGICAL, S.A. OPTILENE 5/0 (1) 45CM DS12 (M) RCP; NON-CARDIOVASCULAR SUTURE

Model Number C3090207

Device Problems Product Quality Problem (1506); Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem (2975)

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

Event Date 11/11/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

If additional information becomes available a follow-up report will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported an issue with optilene suture.The client reported that during inspection a carton is rejected because of stained primary packaging.It was detected prior to use and there is no patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

Analysis and results: there are no previous complaints of this code-batch.We manufactured and distributed in the market (b)(4) units of this code-batch.There are no units in our stock.We have received 36 closed samples to analyze this case.Two of the closed samples received have an orange mark in the upper right part of the packaging.We have not been able to determine the origin of this mark.Probably, this issue took place during manufacturing process.Furthermore, this units should have been discarded in the packaging area, but they were not detected.Considering that no other customer complaints have been received for this issue, we consider that these units are isolated and accidental units and the whole batch is correct.Reviewed the batch manufacturing record, this product had a normal process and the results during the process fulfil usp/ep and b.Braun surgical requirements.Final conclusion: taking into account that the results of samples received do not fulfil the specifications of the european pharmacopoeia/b.Braun surgical specifications, we conclude that the complaint is confirmed by evidence of the samples received.Actions on product distributed of this reference/batch: based on the conclusion derived from investigation, it is not required to make actions in distributed product.Corrective/preventive actions: according to our internal procedures, there is no need to establish corrective or preventive actions.Nevertheless, this complaint is recorded for trending analysis to assess if actions are needed in the future.

• Brand Name: OPTILENE 5/0 (1) 45CM DS12 (M) RCP
• Type of Device: NON-CARDIOVASCULAR SUTURE
• Manufacturer (Section D): B. BRAUN SURGICAL, S.A.; carretera de terrassa 121; rubí, barcelona 08191 ; SP 08191
• Manufacturer (Section G): B. BRAUN SURGICAL, S.A.; carretera de terrassa 121; rubí, barcelona 08191 ; SP 08191
• Manufacturer Contact: martina laporte ; carretera de terrassa 121; rubí, barcelona 08191 ; SP 08191
• MDR Report Key: 12975863
• MDR Text Key: 282047461
• Report Number: 3003639970-2021-00602
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GAW
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CO
• PMA/PMN Number: K133890
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/22/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/10/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Model Number: C3090207
• Device Catalogue Number: C3090207
• Device Lot Number: 121354
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/24/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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