MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SURGICAL SPECIALTIES MEXICO S. DE. R.L. DE C.V. STRATAFIX; RB-1 3-0 MONODERM 20CM

Model Number SXMD1B402

Device Problem Difficult to Remove (1528)

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

Event Date 02/28/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

No samples were returned for testing or review.Our distributor is reporting the sample return is being delayed because of covid issues.No retained samples are available for testing/review.If samples become available at a later time the devices will be evaluated and the results will be included in a follow-up report.A review of the device history records for the finished good lot and the raw material components identified no quality issues during the incoming, manufacturing, in-process or final inspection processes.The bending, fracturing, breaking or needle detaching from the suture can occur when needles are gripped with a needle holder, forceps, surgical instrument on or near the swaged area or near the tip of the device, when excessive force is applied, when the device(s) are used in applications involving tortuous tissue or with a needle tip design that may not be appropriate for the specific tissue or procedure.Without reviewing the actual needle, ethicon¿s third party evaluation report, receiving magnified photos of the device, testing sterile devices from the same finished good lot or receiving details regarding the tools utilized to grasp the needle component, procedure performed or the surgeon¿s technique a definitive root cause cannot be determined at this time.

Event Description

It was reported that the problem of pulling off suture needle had happened in the surgery.Changed another one to complete the surgery.There is no report on patient''s injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

A batch review of the finished good lot and components confirmed there were no quality issues noted throughout the incoming inspection, manufacturing in-process or final inspection process.The needle is an ethicon supplied component.No sterile devices from the finished good lot were returned for review/testing.No retained samples were available for review.The ethicon''s third-party report on the needle review has not been received to date.If samples or the report become available at a later time the devices will be visually reviewed and tested and the results will be included in the file.The actual device was returned with the foil package labeled as lot number aaho567.The needle was not returned for review.The suture appeared used (ex.Blood, engaged barbs).The proximal end of the clear suture device appeared jagged, uneven.The barbs along the strand were engaged; no unusual damage observed.The end point of failure located at the distal end of the suture appeared smooth, flared as if cut with a sharp surgical instrument, possibly to remove the device from the tissue to return for analysis.The loop/weld section of the device was not included in the package; was not returned for review.The ¿precautions¿ section in the ifu for the device states, ¿the device contains a loop and barbs to anchor tissues and does not require knots to approximate opposing edges of a wound.For the device to function properly it must be anchored in the tissue by the deployment of the loop around robust tissue and then with the other segment subsequently engaged in the tissue by the barbs.Additionally, when completing placement of the barbed segment, an additional backstitch or bite of tissue lateral to the end of the incision is required to lock the stratafix¿ device in place.Care should be taken to avoid damage when handling.Avoid crushing or crimping the suture material with surgical instruments such as needle holders and forceps.To avoid damaging needle points and swage areas, grasp the needle in an area one-third (1/3) to one-half (1/2) of the distance from the swaged end to the point¿.Without receiving sterile devices from the reported lot to test/review, receiving the entire device for review or receiving details regarding the method utilized to remove the device from the package/wrapping card, preoperative preparation of the device, tools utilized to grasp the device, procedure performed, method used to secure the barbs in the tissue or the surgeon¿s technique, a definitive root cause cannot be confirmed at this time.

• Brand Name: STRATAFIX
• Type of Device: RB-1 3-0 MONODERM 20CM
• Manufacturer (Section D): SURGICAL SPECIALTIES MEXICO S. DE. R.L. DE C.V.; corredor tijuana rosarito 2000; 24702 b, ejido francisco villa; tijuana 22235 ; MX 22235
• Manufacturer (Section G): SURGICAL SPECIALTIES CORPORATION; corredor tijuana-rosarito 2000 #24702b; ejido francisco villa; tijuana 22235 ; MX 22235
• Manufacturer Contact: luis jauregui giannangelo ; 247 station drive; suite ne1; westwood, MA 02090
• MDR Report Key: 14102772
• MDR Text Key: 298699361
• Report Number: 3010692967-2022-00009
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20705031228112
• UDI-Public: (01)20705031228112(20)12(17)260331(10)AAHO567
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/22/2022,07/25/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/13/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: SXMD1B402
• Device Lot Number: AAHO567
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 02/28/2022
• Device Age: 8 MO
• Event Location: Hospital
• Date Report to Manufacturer: 03/22/2022
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/22/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2021
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Other