MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. MONOCRYL SUTURE 18"(45CM) 4-0 VIO; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number Y464G

Device Problem Detachment Of Device Component (1104)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 02/19/2018

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.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.Additional information was requested and the following was obtained: did the needle fall into the patient? no, it didn't.Was the needle retrieved during the same procedure? n/a.Was additional tissue incision required to retrieve the needle? n/a.No further information will be provided.

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent a hernia repair procedure on (b)(6) 2018 and suture was used.During the procedure, the needle detached from the suture while closing the surgical wound under the skin.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: MONOCRYL SUTURE 18"(45CM) 4-0 VIO
• Type of Device: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876 0151
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-JUAREZ; 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: 7313573
• MDR Text Key: 101518394
• Report Number: 2210968-2018-71277
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GAN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031059269
• UDI-Public: 10705031059269
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K960653
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/19/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2022
• Device Catalogue Number: Y464G
• Device Lot Number: LJZ271
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/19/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/05/2018
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/11/2017
• 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