MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PRLNE BLU 24IN 8-0 D/A BV175-6 MP; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE

Model Number	8741H
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/27/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a anastomosis procedure on (b)(6) 2023 and suture was used.During the procedure, the customer reports that with the new packaging, the 8741h suture has this problem: the needle detaches very easily from the suture, creating considerable inconvenience and little safety, being sutures delicate and often used in pediatric patients.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).H6 component code: g07002 - device not returned.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.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained via: was there any adverse consequence associated with the patient? no.Please provide the lot number: sjbjbj.Were there any unexpected outcomes or complications as a result of the prolonged surgery time? yes, because with bleeding it is risky to replace the suture, because the needle comes off.What tissue was being sutured when the event occurred? liver.Was additional dissection required in other organs/tissues other than the target tissue? no.Was there any change in the patient¿s post operative care due to the prolonged procedure? no.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 6/8/2023.H6 component code: g07002 no device problem found.H3 investigational summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned device.The returned sample determined that it was received, one opened sample that pertain to the product code 8741h.This product code is double-armed.In order to evaluate the condition of the returned sample, the swage and attachment area was noted to be as expected.The suture was 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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 5/23/2023.H6 component code: g07002 - pending evaluation of returned device.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.A device has been received, however it has not yet been evaluated.Any further information derived from the evaluation will be submitted in a supplemental 3500a form.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: PRLNE BLU 24IN 8-0 D/A BV175-6 MP
• 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
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 16765827
• Report Number: 2210968-2023-02796
• Device Sequence Number: 6151605
• Product Code: GAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031000049
• UDI-Public: 10705031000049
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IT
• 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,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/08/2023

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: 8741H
• Device Catalogue Number: 8741H
• Device Lot Number: SJBJBJ
• 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: 03/27/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/04/2023; 05/23/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/18/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/23/2023; 06/08/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/24/2022
• 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