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

Model Number	J740D
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/29/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.The following information was requested, but unavailable: please provide lot number.=>unk.Events reported via: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a radical hysterectomy procedure on (b)(6) 2023 and suture was used.During the procedure, the suture was detached from the needle when pulling out the needle after passing the needle through the tissue.This issue occurred in 3 sutures in a row.They were control release needles.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 5/23/2023.H6 component code: g07002 no device problem found.The lot/batch was not provided; therefore, a manufacturing record evaluation could not be performed.H3 investigational summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.Visual inspection evaluation was conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that two paper lids, one empty winding former, and eight detached needles that pertain to product code j740d were returned for analysis.The product is a control release; each packet should contain eight strands.Upon visual inspection, the returned sample was evaluated.The swage and attachment area were noted to be as expected.Marks on the body needle that appears to be by a surgical instrument could be observed.No suture remnant could be observed into the barrel hole.The suture was not received for evaluation to determine the assignable cause.As part of our quality process, the manufacturing records of this lot-serial number were reviewed, and the manufacturing standards were met prior to the release of this batch.No conclusion could be reached as to what caused the reported complaint.As part of 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: 2210968-2023-02807, 2210968-2023-02808.

• Brand Name: VCL CT BRD VIO 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.; 1000 route 202; raritan 08869
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 16766148
• Report Number: 2210968-2023-02806
• Device Sequence Number: 6182470
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031042636
• UDI-Public: 10705031042636
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/23/2023

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: J740D
• Device Catalogue Number: J740D
• 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: 03/29/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/04/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/18/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/23/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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