MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. GUT CHR UD 27IN 3-0 S/A SH; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, NATURAL

Catalog Number G122H

Device Problem Detachment Of Device Component (1104)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 03/01/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The device history records were reviewed and the manufacturing criteria was met prior to the release of this lot.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.

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent a gynecological procedure in (b)(6) 2018 and suture was used.During the procedure, the needle prematurely detached from the suture.There were no adverse patient consequences.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation summary
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> representative samples were returned for analysis.There were no defects found on the packages.The samples were opened and the swage and attachment area were noted to be as expected.The sutures were dispensed without problems and examined along of the strands and no defects were observed.Functional test was performed and the pull force were above the minimum requirements.Per the sample condition no needle pull off was found.

• Brand Name: GUT CHR UD 27IN 3-0 S/A SH
• Type of Device: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, NATURAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876 0151
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.; avenida de las torres 7125; col salvacar; ciudad juarez ; MX
• Manufacturer Contact: darlene kyle ; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville, NJ 08876-0151 ; 9082182792
• MDR Report Key: 7472332
• MDR Text Key: 106870465
• Report Number: 2210968-2018-72437
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GAL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031037441
• UDI-Public: 10705031037441
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K946173
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/04/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/30/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2022
• Device Catalogue Number: G122H
• Device Lot Number: LHM416
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/19/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/19/2018
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/08/2017
• 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