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	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a transplant procedure in (b)(6)2023 and suture was used.During the procedure, the 7-0 everpoint needles were popping off the suture.Procedure was delayed by ten minutes.The procedure was completed successfully.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.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: were there any unexpected outcomes or complications as a result of the prolonged surgery time? what tissue was being sutured when the event occurred? was additional dissection required in other organs/tissues other than the target tissue? was there any change in the patient¿s post operative care due to the prolonged procedure? please provide the lot number: please provide the source or name of person providing answers to follow-up questions: i have now been reached out to twice for (b)(4) which is not even for an account in my state or territory.I think they have the wrong rep aligned to this complaint.Events reported via: 2210968-2023-04998, 2210968-2023-04999, 2210968-2023-05002,2210968-2023-05003,2210968-2023-05004.

• 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.; 1000 route 202; raritan 08869
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 17302537
• Report Number: 2210968-2023-05000
• Device Sequence Number: 14421842
• Product Code: GAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031134805
• UDI-Public: 10705031134805
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/09/2023

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
• 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: 06/20/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/21/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/11/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/09/2023
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown