MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL+ UD 27IN 4-0 S/A SH-1; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Model Number	VCP218H
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/08/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2021 and suture was used.During the procedure, the problem of pulling off suture needle happened when drawing the suture to sew the skin during the surgery.Another like device was used to complete the procedure.There were no patient consequences reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint number: (b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.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: was the needle piece removed from the patient during the same procedure? were x-rays taken to locate the needle? was there any patient consequence or injury? what medical/surgical intervention was provided? what is the condition of the patient? 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.This is a combination product, and the event has been reviewed for both the suture and the triclosan.Ingredient(s)- triclosan, dosage form - suture/solid/parenteral, strength - = 2360 ¿g /m.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 02/14/2022.H6 component code: g07002 - device not returned.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.Part 4 subpart b.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon inc, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon inc, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon inc, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon inc or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.The following information was requested, but unavailable: was the needle piece removed from the patient during the same procedure?¿¿ all answers above are unobtainable.Once there is any update, we will update the information.Were x-rays taken to locate the needle? was there any patient consequence or injury? what medical/surgical intervention was provided? what is the condition of the patient? this is a combination product, and the event has been reviewed for both the suture and the triclosan.Trade name - irgacare active ingredient(s)- triclosan dosage form - suture/solid/parenteral strength -= 275 g /m.

• Brand Name: VCL+ UD 27IN 4-0 S/A SH-1
• 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 76905 4403
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869
• MDR Report Key: 13187290
• Report Number: 2210968-2022-00157
• Device Sequence Number: 4156954
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031051706
• UDI-Public: 10705031051706
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K132580
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/14/2022

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: 03/31/2026
• Device Model Number: VCP218H
• Device Catalogue Number: VCP218H
• Device Lot Number: RD2AER
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/14/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/17/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/07/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/14/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/16/2021
• 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 Age: 29 YR
• Patient Sex: Female