MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL+ UD 18IN 4-0 S/A PS-2 PRM MP; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Model Number	VCP496H
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/21/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This is a combination product, and the event has been reviewed for both the suture and the triclosan.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device rc2dat and no non conformances / manufacturing irregularities related to the malfunction were identified.To date it has been reported that the device will not be returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.(b)(4).Related events captured via 2210968-2021-06380 and 2210968-2021-06381 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 unspecified cardiac procedure on (b)(6) 2021 and suture was used.During the procedure, the suture had the needle 'pop off'.A new like suture was used to complete the case with no patient consequences.No further information was provided.

• Brand Name: VCL+ UD 18IN 4-0 S/A PS-2 PRM MP
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• MDR Report Key: 12177556
• Report Number: 2210968-2021-06379
• Device Sequence Number: 3299042
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031053786
• UDI-Public: 10705031053786
• 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: health professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/21/2021

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: 02/28/2026
• Device Model Number: VCP496H
• Device Catalogue Number: VCP496H
• Device Lot Number: RC2DAT
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/21/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/15/2021
• Patient Sequence Number: 1