MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. MCRYL VIO 27IN 2-0 S/A SH MP; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Model Number	Y317H
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/04/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (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.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained via: when was the suture broke (in the package, during removal from package, during handling or during use on the patient)? please specify.During use on patient.Can you identify the product code and lot number of the product that was used? products: y346h (lot qmmbuh) y316h (lot rcmbtj) and y317h (lot rjmqdh).Device return status: pending.Did the event occur during one or multiple patient procedures? multiple patients/procedures.What is the total number of procedures? have any of these events been previously reported to ethicon? if so, provide the respective reference number(s).We have not had any problems with ethicon sutures in the past and are not having issues with other ethicon sutures we have in stock.If this event occurred in multiple procedures, please provide the following information for each patient event: what is the procedure name? what is the procedure date? can you identify the product code and lot number of the product that was used? (b)(6) 2022 mass removal y346h (lot qmmbuh); (b)(6) 2022 feline ovh y316h (lot rcmbtj); (b)(6) 2022 canine neuter y317h (lot rjmqdh); (b)(6) 2022 canine ovh y317h (lot rjmqdh), (b)(6) 2022 feline ovh y316h (lot rcmbtj); (b)(6) 2022 canine ovh y346h (lot qmmbuh); (b)(6) 2022 canine neuter y317h (lot rjmqdh).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that an animal underwent an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2022 and suture was used.During the procedure, the suture broke.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 06/03/2022.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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: MCRYL VIO 27IN 2-0 S/A SH MP
• 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: 14222243
• Report Number: 2210968-2022-03054
• Device Sequence Number: 4193742
• Product Code: GAN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031058767
• UDI-Public: 10705031058767
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• 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
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,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: 07/31/2026
• Device Model Number: Y317H
• Device Catalogue Number: Y317H
• Device Lot Number: RJMQDH
• 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: 04/04/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/28/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/27/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/03/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/27/2021
• 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