MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE ALCON CLOSURE SYSTEM (ACS), NYLON; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYAMIDE

Catalog Number 8065198001

Device Problem Dull, Blunt (2407)

Patient Problem Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Date 12/01/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

A healthcare professional reported that an during a surgery suture was not sharp and bend.The surgery was completed but with effort, with other suture.Patient was hospitalized.Patient condition is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation including root cause analysis is in progress.A supplemental mdr will be filed as necessary in accordance with 21 cfr 803.56 when additional reportable information becomes available.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

11 unopened suture, in a blister, in a pouch, in a box were received for the report of bend and not sharp, completed but with effort, with other suture, pt was hospitalized.Samples were visually inspected and found to be conforming.A review of the device history record traceable to the reported lot number indicates that the product was processed and released according to the product¿s acceptance criteria.The returned unopened samples were found to be conforming, therefore bent and not sharp needles as described in the complaint was not confirmed and a root cause cannot be determined for the complaint as described by the customer.However since the actual complaint samples were not returned, a root cause cannot be determined for the complaint as described by the customer.The exact root cause for this complaint is unknown, therefore, specific action with regards to this complaint cannot be taken.However, an investigation has been completed in relation to the related non-conformances identified within the non-conformance review.All suture needles are 100% inspected by trained operators using a minimum of 10x magnification during manufacturing.Complaints are reviewed and monitored at regular intervals for any significant adverse trends.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).H.10 reflects all related report numbers associated with this product event that have been submitted at this time.

• Brand Name: ALCON CLOSURE SYSTEM (ACS), NYLON
• Type of Device: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYAMIDE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE; 714 columbia avenue; sinking spring PA 19608
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE; 714 columbia avenue; sinking spring PA 19608
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 18816454
• MDR Text Key: 336661587
• Report Number: 2523835-2024-00208
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GAR
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K930517
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/01/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065198001
• Device Lot Number: 155LL7
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/21/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/19/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/01/2024
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/03/2022
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Sex: Female