MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL CT BRD VIO 4X27IN 2 S/A TP-1; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Model Number	J649G
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Events reported in 2210968-2021-01203, 2210968-2021-01204, 2210968-2021-01206.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.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 unknown date and suture was used.During the procedure, the suture broke.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.No additional information was provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 3/3/2021.Additional information: h6 component code: g07002 : device not returned.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number pe6946, and no non-conformances related to the reported complaint condition were identified.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon inc, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon inc or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: VCL CT BRD VIO 4X27IN 2 S/A TP-1
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876
• MDR Report Key: 11304494
• Report Number: 2210968-2021-01205
• Device Sequence Number: 16981151
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031042018
• UDI-Public: 10705031042018
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: KY
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/20/2021

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 Expiration Date: 04/30/2024
• Device Model Number: J649G
• Device Catalogue Number: J649G
• Device Lot Number: PE6946
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/20/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/11/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/09/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/03/2021
• Patient Sequence Number: 1