MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PRLNE BLU 4X30IN 6-0 D/A BV-1; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE

Model Number	M8709
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/02/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported a patient underwent an unknown vascular procedure on (b)(6) 2023 and suture was used.The suture broke in use.Another like device was used to complete the procedure.No reported adverse consequence to patient.Additional information has been requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Component code: g07002 - device not returned.Unknown how many used and unused sutures will be returned.Additional information has been requested and received.Attempts have been made to obtain the device.If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.Was there any adverse consequence associated with the patient? none reported - please confirm how many used and unused sutures will be returned: account said multiple, no exact number was given.- device return status.Please document the shipment tracking number: rep has not received a shipper kit.Another shipper kit has been requested.Note: events reported on: mw# 2210968-2023-02035, mw# 2210968-2023-02036.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4) date sent to the fda: 4/13/2023 h6 component code: g07002 no device problem found additional information: d9, h3, h6 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 device.Visual analysis of the returned product determined that it was received one straight pack with three strands double-armed and one suture piece in use condition that pertains to the product code m8709.This product code is double armed.During visual inspection of the suture piece, the ends of the suture were noted to be cut probably caused by a surgical instrument.In addition, body fluids were noted along the strand.The other section of the suture was not returned for analysis.In the inspection of three strands double armed, no issues related to breakage sutures or anomalies were observed during evaluation.The functional test was performed using instron equipment and the tensile force was above the minimum requirements.As part of the quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.Additional h3 investigational summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.The returned sample determined that it was received one open box with eight unopened samples that pertain to the product code m8709.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.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 reports: 2210968-2023-02035 & 2210968-2023-02036.

• Brand Name: PRLNE BLU 4X30IN 6-0 D/A BV-1
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE
• 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 00754
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 16609103
• Report Number: 2210968-2023-02036
• Device Sequence Number: 11951129
• Product Code: GAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031045835
• UDI-Public: 10705031045835
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/13/2023

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: M8709
• Device Catalogue Number: M8709
• Device Lot Number: SPBAMX
• 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: 03/02/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/24/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/24/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/13/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/02/2022
• 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