MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. ETHLN BLK 18IN 5-0 S/A FS-2; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Model Number	661H
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/01/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a facial repair and closure on (b)(6) 2021 and suture was used.During the procedure, the suture broke in half.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
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.Attempts are being made to obtain the following information.To date no response has been provided.If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.What is the lot number of the two j421h and two 661h? was there any adverse consequence associated with the patient? how the case was completed? what is the patient¿s current status? events reported in 2210968-2021-09563, 2210968-2021-09564, and 2210968-2021-09561.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 11/11/2021.Additional information: d9, h3, h6.H3 investigation: a failed suture needle was submitted for fractographic evaluation.The component was identified as product code 669h.A fracture was observed at the suture attachment of the needle.The needle was received in two pieces, only one of the mating fracture surfaces was examined for this evaluation.A scanning electron microscope was used to examine the fracture surfaces and surrounding area of the needle.The fracture surfaces were examined in multiple locations to determine the fracture mode.The evaluation of pc-000982382 revealed the fracture was composed of microvoid coalescence, which is evidence of a ductile fracture mode.Mechanical damage observed coincidental to the fracture provides additional evidence that the failure was induced by mechanical deformation leading to ductile overload.This was a ductile fracture.The evidence of this examination indicates that the breakage occurred from mechanical deformation, indents and scratches, due to gripping, bending and overstressing of the needle.There is no evidence of any material flaw that would cause premature failure.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: ETHLN BLK 18IN 5-0 S/A FS-2
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869
• MDR Report Key: 12617447
• Report Number: 2210968-2021-09560
• Device Sequence Number: 1478655
• Product Code: GAR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031007703
• UDI-Public: 10705031007703
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K946173
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/11/2021

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: 661H
• Device Catalogue Number: 661H
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/09/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/15/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/14/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/12/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/11/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown