MAUDE Adverse Event Report: B. BRAUN SURGICAL, S.A. OPTILENE 7/0 (0,5) 75CM DSMP11 (M) RCP; NON-CARDIAC SUTURE

Model Number C3090406

Device Problems Material Frayed (1262); Material Integrity Problem (2978); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Analysis and results: there are no previous complaints of this code batch of which we manufactured and distributed in the market (b)(4) units.There are no units in stock in b.Braun surgical's warehouse.Without closed and/or defective samples a proper analysis cannot be performed.Reviewed the batch manufacturing record, this product had a normal process and the results during the process fulfill usp/ep and b.Braun surgical requirements.Final conclusion: without samples we are not in position of studying if the affected product does not fulfil the specifications.In consequence, a proper analysis cannot be done and the case is not confirmed due to lack of evidence.Nevertheless, we take note of this incidence and if any sample is received in the future, we will re-open the case and analyse it.Please note that when no samples are received our analysis is very limited.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.

Event Description

It was reported an issue with optilene suture.The client reported that the suture was bifurcated.No further information has been provided.

• Brand Name: OPTILENE 7/0 (0,5) 75CM DSMP11 (M) RCP
• Type of Device: NON-CARDIAC 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: 15975728
• MDR Text Key: 308177457
• Report Number: 3003639970-2022-00527
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GAW
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• 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
• Report Date: 12/14/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/14/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: C3090406
• Device Catalogue Number: C3090406
• Device Lot Number: 121223
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/14/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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 Age: 25 YR
• Patient Sex: Female