MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VICRYL RAPIDE SUTURE 36"(90CM) 2-0 UND; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Model Number	VR945
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding (1888); Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent natural childbirth on an unknown date and suture was used on the perineum.During the procedure, the suture broke when suturing the perineum and the needle went missing.Because the patient was bleeding heavily and needed a blood transfusion, the patient was transported to another hospital.Then, the needle was found.At the time of needle searching, imaging test was performed.The needle was removed from the patient¿s body.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 5/2/2023.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.H6 component code: g07002 device not returned.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.Attempts are being made to obtain the following information.To date no response has been provided.If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.What was the source and triggering event of bleeding? when did the bleeding occur? what was the volume of blood loss? how was the bleeding treated? was the bleeding and blood transfusion related to the intra-op suture breakage and the missing needle? if yes, please explain.Please provide the patient's demographic information including age, gender, weight, bmi at the time of index procedure date of index surgical procedure? on what tissue was the suture used? what was the tissue condition (normal, thin, calcified, fragile, diseased)? how was the suture placed (interrupted or continuous)? how was the suture originally tied (multiple knots, square knot, etc.)? what instruments were used in this procedure to handle the suture? please describe any medical/surgical intervention required including results.Was the needle removed from the patient after being transported to the other hospital? how was the needle removed? was second procedure required to remove the needle? did the operating surgeon observe any suture deficiency or anomaly before, during, after the suture placement or during any re-operation? other relevant patient history/concomitant medications? what is the physician¿s opinion as to the etiology of or contributing factors to this event? what is the patient's current status? lot number? surgeon¿s name?.
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.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained: what was the source and triggering event of bleeding?¿unk what was the volume of blood loss?¿unk was the bleeding and blood transfusion related to the intra-op suture breakage and the missing needle? if yes, please explain.¿unk was the needle removed from the patient after being transported to the other hospital?=>yes if yes, how was the needle removed? was second procedure required to remove the needle?¿diagnostic imaging does the needle remain retained in the patient?=>no, it was removed after the patient was transported to the other hospital.Lot number?¿unk.

• Brand Name: VICRYL RAPIDE SUTURE 36"(90CM) 2-0 UND
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 16852165
• Report Number: 2210968-2023-03179
• Device Sequence Number: 6526681
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031133358
• UDI-Public: 10705031133358
• 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,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/26/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: VR945
• Device Catalogue Number: VR945
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/17/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/22/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/02/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/26/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown