MAUDE Adverse Event Report: B. BRAUN SURGICAL, S.A. OPTILENE 4/0 (1,5) 45CM DS19 (M) RCP; OTHER SUTURE

Model Number C3090220

Device Problems Material Frayed (1262); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Material Integrity Problem (2978)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported an issue with optilene suture.The client reported that the thread fibrils and loosens when sewing.So far no adverse effect on the patient.Other patient details unknown.Tissue type: skin.Type of suture technique: single button suture/ back stitch suture.Prolapse during skin suture.Additional information has not been provided.

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 41 closed samples for analysis.Visually, thread surface appearance of closed samples received is correct and the usual one.We have tested the needle attachment strength of the samples received and the results fulfil the requirements of the european pharmacopoeia (ep): 1.20 kgf in average and 0.73 kgf in minimum (ep requirements: 0.46 kgf in average and 0.23 kgf in minimum) sewing test on artificial skin tissue has been conducted with the samples received and splitting/fraying does not appear when pulling the thread through the tissue.Visual appearance of the thread is the usual one.We have also tested the knot pull tensile strength of the samples received and the results fulfil the requirements of the european pharmacopoeia (ep): 1.28 kgf in average and 1.23 kgf in minimum (ep requirements: 0.51 kgf in average and 0.15 kgf in minimum) 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.Remarks: when working with optilene® suture material, great care should be taken to avoid any crushing or crimping damage of the monofilament by instruments such as forceps or needle holders.Final conclusion: although the results of the samples received fulfil the specifications of european pharmacopoeia/ b.Braun surgical specifications, we take note of this incidence in order to assess if new or additional actions are needed.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 4/0 (1,5) 45CM DS19 (M) RCP
• Type of Device: OTHER 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: 17788436
• MDR Text Key: 323922355
• Report Number: 3003639970-2023-00303
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GAW
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• 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: 09/21/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/21/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: C3090220
• Device Catalogue Number: C3090220
• Device Lot Number: 123213
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/05/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/24/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/24/2023
• 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