MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL RAP UD 36IN 3-0 S/A CT-1; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Model Number	VR944
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Frayed (1262)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/31/2023
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.The following information was requested, but unavailable: were there any unexpected outcomes or complications as a result of the prolonged surgery time? what tissue was being sutured when the event occurred? was additional dissection required in other organs/tissues other than the target tissue? was there any change in the patient¿s post operative care due to the prolonged procedure? 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.Component code: g07002 ¿ device not returned.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch, and no non-conformances were identified.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown ob-gyn procedure on (b)(6) 2023 and suture was used.The suture frayed during use.The operation time was extended within 30 minutes.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 3/28/2023.H3 investigational summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.Visual inspection evaluation was conducted on the returned device.One opened sample that pertain to product code vr944 was returned for evaluation.The strand was received in two sections.The extremes were noted cut and fraying, since a filament of the suture was pulled, and the strand twisted.The condition of the sample received indicates improper handling of the device.As with any device, care should be taken to avoid damage to the strand when handling.It should be noted that as part of our quality process, the device is visually 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 RAP UD 36IN 3-0 S/A CT-1
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-GMBH; robert-koch strasse 1; norderstedt ; GM
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 16390050
• Report Number: 2210968-2023-01191
• Device Sequence Number: 5705997
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031147935
• UDI-Public: 10705031147935
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K033746
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 03/28/2023

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: VR944
• Device Catalogue Number: VR944
• Device Lot Number: SJCBMTE0
• 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: 02/08/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/09/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/16/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/28/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/05/2022
• 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