MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. SURGICAL STAINLESS STEEL SUTURE UNKNOWN PRODUCT; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, STEEL

Catalog Number STEELUNK

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 01/01/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown cardiac surgery on an unknown date and suture was used.During the procedure, the thread was used to close the sternum of patients in cardiac surgery, the needle is breaking in half during use.Which may fall into the patient's cavity and require more wires to be opened than normal.An occurrence with a referred batch was observed, but the medical team reported that other episodes occurred, but they did not check the batches.There were no patient consequences reported.Additional information was requested.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # : (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 1/29/2024.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.The single complaint was reported with multiple events.The lot/batch was not provided; therefore, a manufacturing record evaluation could not be performed.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: did the needle fall into the patient? if yes, was the needle piece(s) retrieved during the same procedure? were x-rays taken to locate the needle piece(s)? what measures were taken to retrieve the broken piece? was there any additional tissue damage as a result of searching for the needle piece? does a piece of the needle remain in the patient¿s tissue? if yes, is there any plan in place to remove the needle piece in the future? if yes, please provide the scheduled date.What tissue structure the broken needle was located? what is the surgeon's opinion of consequences to the patient? please indicate in how many procedures a needle broke during surgery? please provide the lot number of the product used in other reported episodes:- please provide the product code and lot number of the products used in other reported episodes: what is the current status of the patient? please provide the source or name of person providing answers to follow-up questions (not the person relaying/submitting answers to loc or chu).The following information was received: was surgery delayed due to the reported event? unknown, was procedure successfully completed? unknown, were fragments generated? unknown, if yes, were they removed easily without additional intervention? unknown, patient status/ outcome / consequences , was other medical intervention (e.G.X-rays, additional procedures, prescriptions, otc, revision) required: unknown, is the patient part of a clinical study unknown.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.

• Brand Name: SURGICAL STAINLESS STEEL SUTURE UNKNOWN PRODUCT
• Type of Device: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, STEEL
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 18597039
• MDR Text Key: 334063701
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-00738
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GAQ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BR
• PMA/PMN Number: K946173
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/29/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/29/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: STEELUNK
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/09/2024
• 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