MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL CT BRD UD 27IN 0 S/A CP-1; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Model Number	J267H
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/20/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an acl procedure on (b)(6) 2023 and suture was used.As doctor was suturing fascia, noted tip of needle broke off.The surgeon continued procedure with same suture but different lot number.There were no patient issues.I believe only one of them was involved in this issue.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.Component code: g07002 device not returned.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.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained: it was reported that will be returned five needles without suture that were opened on the field.Could you please confirm if there were any issue with these 5 products? yes, one of these needles reportedly is missing the tip.Which broke off per the complaint description.What is the total number of products involved in this event? one.Please provide the lot number: shmexa.Did the needle fall into the patient? no.I'm also returning the remaining box of suture of the same lot number which the customer was not comfortable using.I do not have any additional information about this complaint.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.H3 investigational summary: the product received for analysis was identified as product code j267h.Visual inspection and metallurgical analysis were performed on the returned product.A fracture was observed at the tip of the needle.One side of the needle was received, the mating fracture surface was not provided for this evaluation.The needle was noted with marks that appears to be by surgical instrument.A scanning electron microscope was used to examine the fracture surfaces and surrounding area of the needle.The fracture surfaces were examined in multiple locations to determine the fracture mode.The evaluation of the sample revealed the fracture was composed of microvoid coalescence, which is evidence of a ductile fracture mode.Mechanical damage observed coincidental to the fracture provides additional evidence that the failure was induced by mechanical deformation leading to ductile overload.This was a ductile fracture.The evidence of this examination indicates that the breakage occurred at the tip of the needle during use due to tensile overload.There is no evidence of any material flaw or defect that would cause premature failure.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 3/6/2023 h6 component code: g07002 no device problem found.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 testing were conducted on the returned devices.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that one opened box with twenty-five packets that pertain to product code j267h was returned for analysis.As per the sampling plan, a visual inspection was performed on thirteen samples, the packets were opened, and the swage and attachment area was noted to be as expected.The needles were intact and no damage, or breakage on the body, tip, or swage area was observed during the evaluation.A functional test was performed, to needle by resistance and met the requirements.The event described could not be confirmed as the device performed without any defect noted.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.

• Brand Name: VCL CT BRD UD 27IN 0 S/A CP-1
• 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: 16329309
• Report Number: 2210968-2023-00934
• Device Sequence Number: 8582957
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031038394
• UDI-Public: 10705031038394
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K022269
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/10/2023

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: J267H
• Device Catalogue Number: J267H
• Device Lot Number: SHMEXA
• 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: 01/28/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/16/2023; 03/06/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/08/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/06/2023; 03/10/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/12/2022
• 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