MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. MONOCRYL SUTURE 36"(90CM) 2-0 VIO; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Model Number	Y345H
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that an animal underwent an unknown surgery on an unknown date in 2021 and a suture was used.During the procedure, the suture fell apart.No adverse patient consequences reported.No additional information was provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint: (b)(4).(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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.Events reported in 2210968-2021-12335.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # = > (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 01/04/2022.Investigation summary: visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that one sample, of product code y345, was received for evaluation.After investigation of the sample, short insertion was observed in the strand.The visual inspection concluded that the combination of the needle/suture was found detached since the insertion end of the suture did not meet the requirement.The defect is caused because the suture was not properly inserted inside of the needle barrel hole resulting in a pull-out defect.Based on the information currently available, the pull-out was identified during the investigation of the sample received.This product issue will be addressed through quality system.
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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.Events reported in 2210968-2021-12335.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that an animal underwent an unknown surgery on an unknown date in 2021 and a suture was used.During the procedure, the suture fell apart.No adverse patient consequences reported.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: MONOCRYL SUTURE 36"(90CM) 2-0 VIO
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-JUAREZ; avenida de las torres 7125; col salvacar; cuidad juarez ; MX
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869
• MDR Report Key: 12925274
• Report Number: 2210968-2021-12334
• Device Sequence Number: 4907111
• Product Code: GAN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031058897
• UDI-Public: 10705031058897
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K960653
• 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): 12/03/2021

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: 07/31/2026
• Device Model Number: Y345H
• Device Catalogue Number: Y345H
• Device Lot Number: RJMLSD
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/07/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/11/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/07/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/03/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/04/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/20/2021
• 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