MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. ETHLN BLK 18IN 5-0 S/A PS-4 PRM MP; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Model Number	1661G
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/25/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(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 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.Attempts are being 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.(b)(4).Related events captured via 2210968-2022-07404 and 2210968-2022-07406.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2022 and suture was used.During the 1st stitch, after passing the needle through the tissue and the suture was pulled, the suture broke at about half the position.A different lot of product was used to complete the procedure.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 11/23/2022.H6 component code: g07002 no device problem found.H3 investigational summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional test evaluation were conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that a closed packet that pertains to product code 1661g, was received for evaluation.Upon initial inspection, of the sample, no external damages were observed on the packet.Visual inspection of the unopened sample, no defects were found on the packet.The sample was opened, and the swage and attachment area were noted to be as expected.The suture was dispensed without problems and examined along the strand and no defects, damage, or suture breakage were noted.A functional test was performed using an instron equipment and the tensile strength force was above the minimum requirement.The event described could not be confirmed as the device performed without any defect noted.As part of our quality process, the manufacturing records of this lot-serial number were reviewed, and the manufacturing standards were met prior to the release of this batch.It should be noted that as part of our quality process, each batch is randomly inspected and functionally tested during manufacturing to ensure the device meets the required specifications prior to shipment.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.Related events captured via 2210968-2022-07404, 2210968-2022-07405 and 2210968-2022-07406.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Additional information: h4.Device manufacture date, h 6.Type of investigation.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained: the original quantity involved for product code 1661g has been revised from (b)(4).The original quantity involved for product code 1832g has been revised from (b)(4).A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.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, 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.

• Brand Name: ETHLN BLK 18IN 5-0 S/A PS-4 PRM MP
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-SAN LORENZO PR; 982 road 183 km 8.3; san lorenzo PR 00754
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 15396256
• Report Number: 2210968-2022-07405
• Device Sequence Number: 6123894
• Product Code: GAR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031001688
• UDI-Public: 10705031001688
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K946173
• 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): 11/23/2022

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: 1661G
• Device Catalogue Number: 1661G
• Device Lot Number: RKBDCA
• 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: 08/30/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/05/2022; 11/04/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/09/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/27/2022; 11/23/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/14/2021
• 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