MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL+ VIO 8X18IN 2-0 S/A CT-2 CR; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Model Number	VCP726D
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/06/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an open reduction and internal fixation of comminuted fracture of left tibial plateau surgery, procedure on (b)(6) 2022 and suture was used.During the procedure, two sutures were used continuously.When the needle passed through the tissue but the suture did not pass through the tissue, the problem of pulling off suture needle happened and could not be sutured normally.Then another suture of the same batch number was used and the suture was smooth.No adverse patient consequences were reported.No additional information was provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).This is a combination product, and the event has been reviewed for both the suture and the triclosan.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, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon, 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.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.Events reported via: 2210968-2022-04024.Trade name - irgacare®; active ingredient(s) ¿ triclosan; dosage form ¿ suture/solid/parenteral; strength ¿ = 275 g/m.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 6/28/2022 this is a combination product, and the event has been reviewed for both the suture and the triclosan.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, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon, 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.H6 component code: g07002 no device return a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.Trade name - irgacare®.Active ingredient(s) ¿ triclosan.Dosage form ¿ suture/solid/parenteral.Strength ¿ = 275 g/m.

• Brand Name: VCL+ VIO 8X18IN 2-0 S/A CT-2 CR
• 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 TX 76905 4403
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869
• MDR Report Key: 14489161
• Report Number: 2210968-2022-04025
• Device Sequence Number: 5186367
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031055117
• UDI-Public: 10705031055117
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K032420
• 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
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/28/2022

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: VCP726D
• Device Catalogue Number: VCP726D
• Device Lot Number: RJ2ABH
• 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: 05/07/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/07/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/24/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/28/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/03/2021
• 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: 38 YR
• Patient Sex: Male