MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. ETHLN BLK 18IN 4-0 S/A P-3 PRM MP; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Model Number	699H
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/12/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient underwent a neck procedure on (b)(6) 2021 and the suture was used.During skin closure, the needle popped off the suture.Another suture was used to complete the procedure.There were no adverse consequences for the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint #: (b)(4).A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number pcb924 / 699h, and no non-conformances related to the reported complaint condition were identified.Reported condition not confirmed.An opened box with thirty-three packets of product code 699h was returned for analysis with the packaging closed.Upon initial inspection, of the samples, no external damages were observed on the packet.In order to evaluate the conditions of thirteen returned samples, the 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 no defects were observed during evaluation.A functional test was performed, and the pull force meets the requirements.Events were submitted via: 2210968-2021-11351.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint #: (b)(4).A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number pcb924 / 699h, and no non-conformances related to the reported complaint condition were identified.(b)(4).Reported condition not confirmed.An opened box with thirty-three packets of product code 699h was returned for analysis with the packaging closed.Upon initial inspection, of the samples, no external damages were observed on the packet.In order to evaluate the conditions of thirteen returned samples, the 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 no defects were observed during evaluation.A functional test was performed, and the pull force meets the requirements.Events were submitted via: 2210968-2021-11351.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient underwent a neck procedure on (b)(6) 2021 and the suture was used.During skin closure, the needle popped off the suture.Another suture was used to complete the procedure.There were no adverse consequences for the patient.

• Brand Name: ETHLN BLK 18IN 4-0 S/A P-3 PRM MP
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-SAN LORENZO PR; 982 road 183 km 8.3; san lorenzo PR ; *
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869
• MDR Report Key: 12803742
• Report Number: 2210968-2021-11350
• Device Sequence Number: 4777990
• Product Code: GAR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031008632
• UDI-Public: 10705031008632
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MD
• 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
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 11/12/2021

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: 02/29/2024
• Device Model Number: 699H
• Device Catalogue Number: 699H
• Device Lot Number: PCB924
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/27/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/14/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/12/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/01/2019
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown