MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. ENDOLOOP LIGATURE WITH COATED VICRYL; LAPROSCOPE, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY

Catalog Number EJ10G03

Device Problem Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Conclusion: to date, the device has not been returned.If the product is returned for evaluation, any further info derived from the evaluation will be submitted in a supplemental 3500a form.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent an unknown procedure on unknown date and suture was used.During the procedure, before opening the product, the nurse held the packet up to the light to inspect it and saw pinholes in the packaging material.Another like suture was pulled and used to complete the procedure.There was no patient involvement and no adverse consequences reported.Additional information has been requested.

Manufacturer Narrative

Conclusion: the actual device was returned for evaluation.Visual examination revealed holes at the completely opened foils, top and bottom foils, and the holes were seemingly caused by handling of the customer during opening.In addition, a review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted and the batch met all finished goods release criteria.

• Brand Name: ENDOLOOP LIGATURE WITH COATED VICRYL
• Type of Device: LAPROSCOPE, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876 0151
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-BRAZIL; rodovia presidente dutra, km 1; 54; sao paolo 12240 -908; BR 12240-908
• Manufacturer Contact: guillermo villa ; route 22 west po box 151; somerville, NJ 08876 ; 9082180707
• MDR Report Key: 5487163
• MDR Text Key: 39932236
• Report Number: 2210968-2016-05857
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K925914
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/16/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/08/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2020
• Device Catalogue Number: EJ10G03
• Device Lot Number: AA6146
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/21/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/21/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2015
• 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