MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PDSII VIO 27IN 3-0 S/A CT-2; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE

Model Number	Z332H
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/18/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.Additional information was requested and the following was obtained: it happened with one packet during passing through skin and a second packet when tying the suture.It broke in an area not near the needle or where the suture was being tied.It happened within the same surgery with 2 packets of suture events reported in medwatch report:(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that an animal underwent an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2021 and suture was used.During the procedure, the suture broke.It happened with about three to four packets.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.(b)(4).Investigation summary: the product was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional test evaluation were conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that thirty unopened samples of product code z332h were received for evaluation.Visual inspection of thirteen unopened samples and no defects were found on the package.The samples were opened, and the swage and attachment area was noted to be as expected.The sutures were dispensed without problems and examined along the strand and no defects, damage, or suture breakage were noted.A functional test was performed and the tensile strength force was above the minimum requirement.The event described could not be confirmed as the device performed without any defect noted.As part of our quality process, the manufacturing records of this lot-serial number were reviewed, and the manufacturing standards were met prior to the release of this batch.It should be noted that as part of our quality process, each batch is randomly inspected and functionally tested during manufacturing to ensure the device meets the required specifications prior to shipment.(b)(4).

• Brand Name: PDSII VIO 27IN 3-0 S/A CT-2
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• MDR Report Key: 11473816
• Report Number: 2210968-2021-02293
• Device Sequence Number: 3631424
• Product Code: NEW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031060524
• UDI-Public: 10705031060524
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: N18331
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,distri
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/19/2021

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: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2025
• Device Model Number: Z332H
• Device Catalogue Number: Z332H
• Device Lot Number: QBMEBB
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/17/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/19/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/17/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/12/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/12/2021
• Patient Sequence Number: 1