MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PRLNE BLU 4X30IN 6-0 D/A BV-1; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE

Model Number	M8709
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/11/2021
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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch rgbdsc, and no non-conformances were identified (b)(4).Investigation summary: seven packets of product code m8709 were returned for analysis with the packaging closed.Upon initial inspection of the samples, no external damages were observed on the packets.In order to evaluate the conditions of the returned samples, the seven packets were opened, and no defects were detected.The swage and attachment area was noted to be as expected.The sutures were dispensed without problems and examined along the strand to detect any issue related to damaged or breakage sutures and no defects were observed during evaluation.Functional test was performed, and the tensile strength result was above the minimum requirements.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an av graft creation on (b)(6) 2021 and suture was used.During the procedure, the suture broke mid strand on the first pass.A new suture was used to complete the case with no adverse patient consequences.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: PRLNE BLU 4X30IN 6-0 D/A BV-1
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-SAN LORENZO PR; road 183, km. 8.3; san lorenzo 00754 ; * 00754
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869
• MDR Report Key: 12770102
• Report Number: 2210968-2021-11027
• Device Sequence Number: 19668813
• Product Code: GAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031045835
• UDI-Public: 10705031045835
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K133356
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 11/08/2021

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: 05/31/2026
• Device Model Number: M8709
• Device Catalogue Number: M8709
• Device Lot Number: RGBDSC
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/21/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/11/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/08/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/17/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown