ETHICON INC. PDS+ CLR 18IN 4-0 S/A P-3 PRM MP; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE, POLYDIOXANONE
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Catalog Number PDP494H |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Difficult to Open or Remove Packaging Material (2922)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 01/01/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).H6 component code: g07002.This is a combination product, and the event has been reviewed for both the suture and the triclosan.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803, part 4 subpart b.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, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon, 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.When did the threads broke (in the package/removal from package /during passage through tissue)? could you please clarify if the patient suffered from any signs or consequences due to the issue? please provide more information please perform and document the follow up attempt for product return.Please document the shipment tracking number in notes or rmao sections.Please provide the source or name of person providing answers to follow-up questions (not the person relaying/submitting answers to loc or chu).Trade name - irgacare® active ingredient(s) ¿ triclosan.Dosage form ¿ suture/solid/parenteral.Strength ¿ = 2360 g/m.Events reported: 2210968-2023-04205, 2210968-2023-04209.
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Event Description
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It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on an unknown date in 2023.It was reported that the defective threads that do not come out and break.It is not known when the issue occurred.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 7/10/2023.This is a combination product, and the event has been reviewed for both the suture and the triclosan.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803, part 4 subpart b.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, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon, 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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.Related reports: 2210968-2023-04205, 2210968-2023-04209.
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