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	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/22/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).This is a combination product, and the event has been reviewed for both the suture and the triclosan.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.(b)(4).A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device rc2dat/vcp496h32 and no non conformances/manufacturing irregularities related to the malfunction were identified.Summary: thirty-five packets of product code vcp496 were returned with the packaging closed.Upon initial inspection to the samples no external damages were observed on the packets.In order to evaluate the conditions of the returned samples, thirteen 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 of 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 were above the minimum requirements.Trade name - irgacare®; active ingredient(s) ¿ triclosan; dosage form ¿ suture/solid/parenteral; strength = 275 g/m.Events were submitted via 2210968-2021-11782, 2210968-2021-11783, and 2210968-2021-11785.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient underwent a cardiovascular/battery change of a defibrillator procedure on (b)(6) 2021 and the suture was used.During use, the suture kept breaking.Another like suture was used to complete the procedure.There were no patient consequences.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).This is a combination product, and the event has been reviewed for both the suture and the triclosan.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.(b)(4).A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device rc2dat/vcp496h32 and no non conformances/manufacturing irregularities related to the malfunction were identified.Summary: thirty-five packets of product code vcp496 were returned with the packaging closed.Upon initial inspection to the samples no external damages were observed on the packets.In order to evaluate the conditions of the returned samples, thirteen 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 of 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 were above the minimum requirements.Trade name - irgacare®; active ingredient(s) ¿ triclosan; dosage form ¿ suture/solid/parenteral; strength = 275 g/m.Events were submitted via 2210968-2021-11782, 2210968-2021-11783, and 2210968-2021-11785.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient underwent a cardiovascular/battery change of a defibrillator procedure on (b)(6) 2021 and the suture was used.During use, the suture kept breaking.Another like suture was used to complete the procedure.There were no patient consequences.

• 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
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-SAN ANGELO; 3348 pulliam st; san angelo TX 76905
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869
• MDR Report Key: 12849176
• Report Number: 2210968-2021-11784
• Device Sequence Number: 17201678
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031053786
• UDI-Public: 10705031053786
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 11/19/2021

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?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/15/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/26/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/19/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/15/2021
• 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