MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL+ VIO 8X18IN 3-0 S/A SH CR; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Model Number	VCP774D
Medical Device Problem Code	Component Missing (2306)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained: procedure name and date? event date? investigation summary: visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that an empty opened foil, a paper lid and a winding former with seven needle/sutures control release, a detached needle and an undispensed suture of product code vcp774d were received to ethicon for evaluation.After investigation of the sample short insertion was observed in strand #4.The visual inspection concluded that the combination of the needle/suture was found detached since the insertion end of the suture did not meet the requirement.This defect is caused because the suture was not properly inserted inside of the needle barrel hole.In addition, no missing suture was found.Based on the information currently available, the pull-out defect was identified during the investigation of the sample received a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.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.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on an unknown date and suture was used.After opening the package, a scrub nurse found that there was a needle which did not have a suture in the package.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.

• Brand Name: VCL+ VIO 8X18IN 3-0 S/A SH 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
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 15019689
• Report Number: 2210968-2022-05496
• Device Sequence Number: 2396005
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031055513
• UDI-Public: 10705031055513
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 07/14/2022

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: 08/31/2026
• Device Model Number: VCP774D
• Device Catalogue Number: VCP774D
• Device Lot Number: RK2ACJ
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/09/2022
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/20/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/14/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/08/2021
• 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