MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. MCRYL VIO 27IN 3-0 S/A SH MP; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Model Number	Y316H
Medical Device Problem Code	Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on an unknown date and suture was used.During the procedure, it was noted that the package had microscopic holes in the packaging.There was no patient consequences/usage.No further information provided.
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.H6 component code: g07002 device not returned.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: please provide the lot number:#pdm766 3-31-24 and #mjk943 7-31-23 device return status.Please document the shipment tracking number: unknown.Device return status.Please document the shipment tracking number: account has not shipped.Note: related events reported via 2210968-2023-04315 and 2210968-2023-04316.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 6/28/2023.This is a combination product, and the event has been reviewed for both the suture and the triclosan.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803, part 4 subpart b.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.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 evaluation was conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that one empty opened foil that pertains to product code y316h was returned for analysis.During the visual inspection of the returned sample, it was observed wrinkles and holes in the cavity were probably caused by handling.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number, and no non-conformances were identified.As part of the ethicon quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.No conclusion could be reached as to what caused the reported complaint.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.Events reported: 2210968-2023-04258, 2210968-2023-04259.

• Brand Name: MCRYL VIO 27IN 3-0 S/A SH MP
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-JUAREZ; avenida de las torres 7125; col salvacar; ciudad juarez 32604 ; MX 32604
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 17131390
• Report Number: 2210968-2023-04316
• Device Sequence Number: 7377570
• Product Code: GAN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031058743
• UDI-Public: 10705031058743
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K960653
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/29/2023

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 Expiration Date: 07/31/2023
• Device Model Number: Y316H
• Device Catalogue Number: Y316H
• Device Lot Number: MJK943
• 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: 05/23/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/15/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/14/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/29/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/28/2018
• 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