MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL+ UD 27IN 2-0 S/A FSL; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Model Number	VCP589H
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
Product complaint # (b)(4).This is a combination product, and the event has been reviewed for both the suture and the triclosan.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.The following information was requested, but unavailable: please clarify if the suture broke into separate pieces or if the entire suture separated from the needle at the swage.Could you please provide the lot number? procedure name and date? no additional information.Trade name - irgacare®.Active ingredient(s) ¿ triclosan.Dosage form ¿ suture/solid/parenteral.Strength = 275 g/m.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on an unknown date in 2021 and suture was used.During the procedure, the suture broke at the swage.Another like device was used to complete the procedure.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint #(b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 06/30/2021.This is a combination product, and the event has been reviewed for both the suture and the triclosan.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.Part 4 subpart b.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.H3: investigation summary: the product was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection evaluation was conducted on the returned device.Four empty labeled winding former, four detached needles and four sutures¿ pieces of product code vcp589h were received to ethicon inc for analysis.During the visual inspection of the sutures pieces, body fluids and the ends were cut by sharp edge.As with any device, care should be taken to avoid damage to the strand when handling.Avoid the crushing or crimping action of the surgical instruments, such as needle holders and forceps.Functional test was not performed, due to needle was received detached from suture.The condition of the sample received indicate an improper handling of the device.As with any device, care should be taken to avoid damage to the strand when handling.Avoid the crushing or crimping action of the surgical instruments, such as needle holders and forceps.The manufacturing records couldn't be reviewed as the batch number is unknown.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.Trade name: irgacare®; active ingredient(s): triclosan; dosage form: suture/solid/parenteral; strength: 275 g/m.

• Brand Name: VCL+ UD 27IN 2-0 S/A FSL
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• MDR Report Key: 11821449
• Report Number: 2210968-2021-04562
• Device Sequence Number: 3724299
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031054288
• UDI-Public: 10705031054288
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K032420
• 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): 04/20/2021

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: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: VCP589H
• Device Catalogue Number: VCP589H
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/17/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/20/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/17/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/13/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/30/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1