MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL+ UD 8X18IN 0 S/A CT-1 CR; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Model Number	VCP840D
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a tha or tka procedure in 2022 and suture was used.During the procedure,it was reported by the distributor that the customer had an instance of suture needle tips breaking off during a case.In one case, the tip was retained during a tka.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(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.Attempts are being made to obtain the following information: did the needle fall into the patient? if yes, was the needle piece removed from the patient during the same procedure?; were x-rays taken to locate the needle?; was any other tissue damaged as a result of searching the needle?; could you please clarify: for tha procedure there were two devices related?, for tka procedure there were one device related?, if this information is incorrect, please clarify and provide correct quantity.To date, no response has been provided.If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.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.Event reported: 2210968-2023-00338.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(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.Related events captured via 2210968-2023-00337 and 2210968-2023-00338.

• Brand Name: VCL+ UD 8X18IN 0 S/A CT-1 CR
• 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; cuidad juarez ; MX
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 16183495
• Report Number: 2210968-2023-00337
• Device Sequence Number: 2289618
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031055773
• UDI-Public: 10705031055773
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter State: TN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Health Professional,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/17/2023

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 Model Number: VCP840D
• Device Catalogue Number: VCP840D
• Device Lot Number: SGMEKX
• 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: 12/29/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/21/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/17/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/22/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/10/2022
• 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