MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. MCRYL UD 27IN 3-0 S/A PS-2 PRM MP; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Model Number	Y427H
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/25/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2022 and the suture was used.During surgery, the suture came of the needle.During surgery, the suture split in half.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint #: (b)(4).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, 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.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.How many sutures broke and how many had the needles detached during the procedure? what is the procedure name? was another suture used to successfully complete the procedure? device return status? related events reported via mw# 2210968-2022-05665, and mw# 2210968-2022-05667.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # = > pc- (b)(4)date sent to the fda: 09/08/2022 h6 component code: g07002 - no device problem found.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 information: h6, d9, h3 h3 investigation summary: visual analysis of the returned product determined that it received an empty labeled winding former and a needle suture piece pertain to the product y427h.The visual assessment of the returned sample noted that the swage and attachment area was noted to be as expected; no issues related to pull off were observed.In addition, the suture was examined and the end appears to be cut by a surgical instrument.The product code y427h contains an absorbable suture.As the sample was received open, the time of exposure to the environment could not be determined and the functional tests cannot be performed.The instructions for use do contain the following caution: as with any device, care should be taken to avoid damage to the strand when handling.Avoid the crushing or crimping action of the surgical instruments, such as needle holders and forceps.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 08/31/2022 h6 component code: g07002 - device not returned 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 information was requested and the following was obtained: how many sutures broke and how many had the needles detached during the procedure? i think there was 3 what is the procedure name? unknown was another suture used to successfully complete the procedure? no.

• Brand Name: MCRYL UD 27IN 3-0 S/A PS-2 PRM 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; ciudad juarez 32604 ; MX 32604
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 15059307
• Report Number: 2210968-2022-05666
• Device Sequence Number: 4822092
• Product Code: GAN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031059153
• UDI-Public: 10705031059153
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K964072
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/08/2022

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: 04/30/2026
• Device Model Number: Y427H
• Device Catalogue Number: Y427H
• Device Lot Number: REMCTS
• 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: 06/27/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/23/2022; 09/02/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/19/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/31/2022; 09/08/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/07/2021
• 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