MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL CT BRD VIO 8X18IN 2-0 S/A SH CR; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Model Number	J775D
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/06/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).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.Was the needle piece(s) retrieved during the same procedure? what is current condition of the patient? procedure name and date? lot number? device return status/follow up? if information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2020 and suture was used.During the procedure, the tip of the needle broke off.Fragments were generated so an x-ray was performed to ensure the needle was not in the patient.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: VCL CT BRD VIO 8X18IN 2-0 S/A SH CR
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876
• MDR Report Key: 10962412
• Report Number: 2210968-2020-09664
• Device Sequence Number: 584262
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031042933
• UDI-Public: 10705031042933
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K022269
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 11/14/2020

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
• Operator of Device: No Information
• Device Model Number: J775D
• Device Catalogue Number: J775D
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/14/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/07/2020
• Patient Sequence Number: 1