MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. GUT PL UD 18IN 5-0 S/A P-3 PRM MP; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, NATURAL

Model Number	686G
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Integrity Problem (2978)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Erythema (1840); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
Date of Event	05/01/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (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.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 provide the patient's demographic information including age, gender, weight, bmi at the time of index 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.)? please describe any medical/surgical intervention required for this suture event including dates and results.Did the operating surgeon observe any suture deficiency or anomaly before, during, after the suture placement or during any re-operation? what symptoms did the patient experience following the index surgical procedure? onset date? were there any pre-existing signs/symptoms of active inflammation/infection prior to this surgical procedure? other relevant patient history/concomitant medications? were cultures performed? results? 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? are there any additional photos of the patient¿s reaction available? if applicable, will product be returned? if so, please provide the return date and tracking information.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an upper lid bleh revision in (b)(6) 2022.The patient was closed with subcuticular 5-0 plain gut.The patient had recurrent upper lid swelling and erythema.The surgeon revised the right side and found a fully undissolved suture in her right side.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (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 h6 investigative findings: c22 - photo analysis.Investigation summary this is an analysis for a photo submitted to ethicon for evaluation.During the visual analysis, the following was observed: the photo shows a section of suture.A clear analysis could not be performed as the photo becomes distorted when magnified.Based on the photo review no conclusion or root cause could be determined.Hands on device analysis may provide the additional evidence necessary to confirm the root cause of the reported event.Because the instrument was not returned our evaluation is limited.We value the opportunity to fully analyze the instrument upon its return.As part of ethicon quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.We value your assistance in providing us an opportunity to evaluate the reported event as all information reported to our company is critical to our continuous improvement efforts.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.

• Brand Name: GUT PL UD 18IN 5-0 S/A P-3 PRM MP
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, NATURAL
• 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: 17312517
• Report Number: 2210968-2023-05044
• Device Sequence Number: 6638459
• Product Code: GAL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031008274
• UDI-Public: 10705031008274
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K946173
• 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): 07/19/2023

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: 686G
• Device Catalogue Number: 686G
• 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: 06/23/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/18/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/12/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/19/2023
• 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