MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. SILK BLK 18IN 7-0 D/A G-6 PRM; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SILK

Model Number	768G
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/26/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown ophthalmology procedure on (b)(6) 2021 and suture was used.Upon evaluation, additional suture sample was received in pieces.There were no patient consequences reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number and no non-conformances related to the reported complaint condition were identified.Summary: upon visual inspection of the returned sample, the suture was received in pieces, damages at the surface, in addition the ends were observed broken due to stress applied.After further evaluation crimping marks were observed on the surface suture possibly from a surgical instrument and functional test cannot be performed.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.Representative samples: three unopened samples, an opened overwrap with an empty folder, and an empty opened overwrap of product code 768g were returned for analysis.In order to evaluate the conditions of the returned samples, the packets were opened, and no defects were detected.The swage and attachment area were 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 suture and no defects were observed during evaluation.Functional test was performed, and the tensile strength result was above the minimum requirements.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained: what was the initial procedure? it was ophthalmology surgery, unknown.The following information was requested, but unavailable: what was used to complete the procedure? if information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: SILK BLK 18IN 7-0 D/A G-6 PRM
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SILK
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-JUAREZ; avenida de las torres 7125; col salvacar; ciudad juarez 32604 ; MX 32604
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869
• MDR Report Key: 12819704
• Report Number: 2210968-2021-11505
• Device Sequence Number: 4958090
• Product Code: GAP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031010413
• UDI-Public: 10705031010413
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: KS
• 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: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 11/16/2021

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: 12/31/2025
• Device Model Number: 768G
• Device Catalogue Number: 768G
• Device Lot Number: RAMCET
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/18/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/18/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/16/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/08/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown