MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PRLNE BLU 36IN 3-0 D/A RB-1; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE

Model Number	8558H
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/11/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown surgery on (b)(6) 2022 and a suture was used.The needle was detached from the suture immediately during use.It was not a control release needle.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Component code: (b)(4) device not returned.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.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 5/12/2022.Additional information: d4, h4 - the actual device lot number associated with this event is not known.The possible lot numbers are reported as follows: batch rlbahj.Batch reberl.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch rlbahj , 8558h16 and no non-conformances were identified.Mfg.Date - 10/1/2021.Exp.Date - 9/30/2026.Additional information was received: lot number: rlbahj => rlbahj, reberl.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 6/3/2022 a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch rlbahj , (b)(6) and no non-conformances were identified.Additional information was requested, the following was obtained: please identify which lot number is involved rlbahj or reberl? =>lot number is rlbahj.Are 2 products involved in the event or 1?=>just 1 product involved in the event.No further information will be provided.H3 investigational summary: a failed suture needle was submitted for fractographic evaluation.The component was identified as product code 8558h.It was requested that assess the fracture mode of the failure.A fracture was observed at the suture attachment of the needle.The needle was received in two pieces, only one of the mating fracture surfaces was examined for this evaluation.A scanning electron microscope was used to examine the fracture surfaces and surrounding area of the needle.The fracture surfaces were examined in multiple locations to determine the fracture mode.The evaluation revealed the fracture was composed of microvoid coalescence, which is evidence of a ductile fracture mode.Mechanical damage observed coincidental to the fracture provides additional evidence that the failure was induced by mechanical deformation leading to ductile overload.This was a ductile fracture.The evidence of this examination indicates that the breakage occurred at the attachment area of the needle during use due to tensile overload.There is no evidence of any material flaw or defect that would cause premature failure.In order to avoid this kind of damage grasp the needle in an area one-third (1/3) to one-half (1/2) of the distance from the attachment end to the point.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.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.

• Brand Name: PRLNE BLU 36IN 3-0 D/A RB-1
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-SAN LORENZO PR; road 183, km. 8.3; san lorenzo PR
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869
• MDR Report Key: 14087850
• Report Number: 2210968-2022-02620
• Device Sequence Number: 17472281
• Product Code: GAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031017092
• UDI-Public: 10705031017092
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K133356
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/03/2022

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: 09/30/2026
• Device Model Number: 8558H
• Device Catalogue Number: 8558H
• Device Lot Number: RLBAHJ
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/18/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/14/2022; 05/13/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/12/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/12/2022; 06/03/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/01/2021
• 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