MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PRLNE BLU 4X24IN 7-0 D/A BV-1 EP; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Model Number	EPM8702
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/22/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a carotid procedure on (b)(6) 2023 and suture was used.During the procedure, when making the first pass through the vessel, the suture broke but did not detach from the needle.Another like suture was used to continue with the procedure.There were no adverse consequences for the patient.Additional information was requested.
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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.H6 component code: g07002 pending device evaluation.The product upon which this medwatch is based has been received, however, the product evaluation is not yet complete.Any further information derived from the evaluation will be submitted in a supplemental 3500a form.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained: what is the lot number? lot #sjbdtu.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.Please clarify how many devices had the issue (breakage suture)? note: related events reported via 2210968-2023-04988.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 9/7/2023.Additional information: h3, h6.Additional information was requested, the following was obtained: please verify the lot for the product code epm8702 (lot sjbdtu is incorrect and does not match product code epm8702).Is the lot for this complaint unknown?" if incorrect, then unknown.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 with two needles- suture combination that pertain to the product code epm8702.This product code is double armed and required four strands per packet.In order to evaluate the condition of the returned sample, the swage and attachment area were noted to be as expected.The sutures were examined along the strand and no issues related to breakage sutures or anomalies were observed during the evaluation.A functional test was performed using instron equipment and the tensile force was above the minimum requirements.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.Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 9/7/2023.Corrected information: d4(lot number), d4 (expiration date), h4.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: 8/16/2023.The following additional information was requested: please clarify the product code and lot number.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: 2210968-2023-04988 and 2210968-2023-04989.

• Brand Name: PRLNE BLU 4X24IN 7-0 D/A BV-1 EP
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• 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: 17301672
• Report Number: 2210968-2023-04989
• Device Sequence Number: 3863779
• Product Code: GAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031134805
• UDI-Public: 10705031134805
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IN
• 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,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/07/2023

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: EPM8702
• Device Catalogue Number: EPM8702
• Device Lot Number: SJBDTU
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/11/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/22/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/19/2023; 08/16/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/11/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/16/2023; 09/07/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/15/2022
• 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