MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PRLNE BLU 18IN 8-0 D/A BV175-6 EP; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Model Number	EP8740H
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/09/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a cardiovascular procedure on (b)(6) 2022 and suture was used.During the procedure, the suture was detached from the needle easily during continuous suturing.This happened in many needle-sutures.It was hard to suture so several needle-sutures were used.These were not control release needles.No adverse patient consequences were 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 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 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.The following information was requested, but unavailable: please confirm the number of complaint products involved in this event: no further information is available.Events reported via: 2210968-2022-09980, 2210968-2022-09981, 2210968-2022-09982.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 12/30/2022.H6 component code: g07002 no device problem found additional information: h3 a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.H3 investigational summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional test evaluation were conducted on the returned devices.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that it was received one open box with five unopened samples that pertain to the product code ep8740h.In order to evaluate the condition of the returned samples, the packets were opened, and the swage and attachment area was noted to be as expected.The sutures were dispensed without problems and examined along the strand no anomalies were observed during the evaluation.A functional test was performed using instron equipment and the pull force result was above the minimum requirements.As part of the ethicon quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.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 reports: 2210968-2022-09980, 2210968-2022-09981, 2210968-2022-09982, 2210968-2022-09983.

• Brand Name: PRLNE BLU 18IN 8-0 D/A BV175-6 EP
• 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; road 183, km. 8.3; san lorenzo PR
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 15921297
• Report Number: 2210968-2022-09983
• Device Sequence Number: 12123973
• Product Code: GAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031206694
• UDI-Public: 10705031206694
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K133356
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 12/30/2022

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: EP8740H
• Device Catalogue Number: EP8740H
• Device Lot Number: RKBADZ
• 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: 11/08/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/13/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/05/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/30/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/01/2021
• 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