MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. EB EXC 5GRN/5WHT 30IN 2-0 D/A V-5 10PLGT; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE

Model Number	SXP52
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
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 a patient underwent an unknown procedure on an unknown date in 2021 and suture was used.During the procedure, the needle breaks off suture.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
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.Attempts are being made to obtain the following information.To date no response has been provided.If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.What was the initial procedure? what is the procedure & event date? what was used to complete the procedure? a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: EB EXC 5GRN/5WHT 30IN 2-0 D/A V-5 10PLGT
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE
• 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: 13059610
• Report Number: 2210968-2021-12870
• Device Sequence Number: 11750038
• Product Code: GAT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031050624
• UDI-Public: 10705031050624
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• 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,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 12/22/2021

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: SXP52
• Device Catalogue Number: SXP52
• Device Lot Number: RAMPMR
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/25/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/22/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/30/2021
• 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