MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. 5-0 45CM MONOCRYL UNDYED SUTURE P-3 PRIME; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number Y493H

Device Problem Detachment Of Device Component (1104)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).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 surgical procedure on an unknown date and suture was used.During the procedure, the suture pulled off from the needle.No adverse patient consequences were reported.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: 5-0 45CM MONOCRYL UNDYED SUTURE P-3 PRIME
• Type of Device: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876 0151
• Manufacturer Contact: darlene kyle ; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville, NJ 08876-0151 ; 9082182792
• MDR Report Key: 7524648
• MDR Text Key: 108655356
• Report Number: 2210968-2018-72887
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GAN
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: K964072
• 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: 04/25/2018

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 Catalogue Number: Y493H
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/25/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/17/2018
• 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