MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. MERS TAPE WHT 12INX3/16IN D/A CTX; CLASS I DEVICE - EXEMPT

Catalog Number RS22

Device Problems Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421); Packaging Problem (3007)

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

Event Date 08/14/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2023 and suture was used.Before use on the patient, it was reported that the primary package of the suture was found damaged prior to use.Changed another one to complete the surgery.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).H6 component code: g07002 - device not returned.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.The following information was requested, but unavailable: could you please clarify if devices sterility was compromised or if any hole, tear, or puncture was observed in the package, open or incomplete seal? please clarify --contacted with the sales rep today via phone, please refer to the event description and photo, other information requested is unknown.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).H6 component code: g07002 - no device problem found.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.H3 investigation summary: the product was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection was conducted on the returned device.The returned sample determined that it was received, one open overwrap packet that pertained to product code rs22.The product code is double-armed.During analysis of the condition of the overwrap packet, it was noted that the overwrap was received open and contained one needle suture outside its packaging.In addition, the seal area was inspected and evidence of being properly sealed was found.No damages were observed in the packaging.As part of our quality process, the manufacturing records of this lot serial number were reviewed, and the manufacturing standards were met prior to the release of this batch.As per the condition of the returned sample, no conclusion could be reached as to what caused the reported complaint.As part of the quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.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.Corrected data: g1.Manufacturer site address updated.

• Brand Name: MERS TAPE WHT 12INX3/16IN D/A CTX
• Type of Device: CLASS I DEVICE - EXEMPT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-SAN LORENZO PR; road 183, km 8.3; san lorenzo PR 00754 ; * 00754
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 17699047
• MDR Text Key: 322842077
• Report Number: 2210968-2023-06466
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KDC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031049802
• UDI-Public: 10705031049802
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: NA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/19/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/07/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: RS22
• Device Lot Number: RCBEHC
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/21/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/22/2021
• 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