MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL CT BRD UD 18IN 4-0 S/A PC-3 PRM MP; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Model Number	J845G
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 an unknown procedure in 2023 and suture was used.During the procedure, it was reported by the distributor that the product was defective, the needle separated from thread.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).H6 component code: g07002 - device evaluation pending.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.The device 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.The following information was requested, but unavailable: i do not have any further information.Could you please clarify how many pieces had the issue (pull off suture needle)? when did the issue occurred (removal from package /during passage through tissue/ during tying / post-op)? did the devices were used during any procedure? if yes please provide below information: what is the total number of products involved in this event? did the event occur during one or multiple patient procedures? what is the total number of procedures? have any of these events been previously reported to ethicon? if so, provide the respective reference number(s).If this event occurred in multiple procedures, please provide the following information for each patient event.Device return status.Please document the shipment tracking number: please provide the source or name of person providing answers to follow-up questions (not the person relaying/submitting answers to loc or chu).A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.Events reported via: 2210968-2023-05108, 2210968-2023-05107.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 8/7/2023.H6 component code: g07002 no device problem found.H3 investigational summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that ten packets that pertains to product code j845g were returned for analysis.Upon initial inspection, of the samples, no external damages were observed on the packet.In order to evaluate the conditions of the returned samples, the packets were opened, and no defects were detected.The swage and attachment area were noted to be as expected.The sutures were dispensed without problems and examined along the strand to detect any issue related no defects were observed during evaluation.A functional test was performed using instron equipment, and the pull force results were above the minimum requirements.The event described could not be confirmed as the device performed without any defect noted.It should be noted that as part of our quality process, each batch is randomly 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.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.

• Brand Name: VCL CT BRD UD 18IN 4-0 S/A PC-3 PRM 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; cuidad juarez ; MX
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 17318260
• Report Number: 2210968-2023-05108
• Device Sequence Number: 17698776
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031043282
• UDI-Public: 10705031043282
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K022269
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/07/2023

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: J845G
• Device Catalogue Number: J845G
• Device Lot Number: SMMCJJ
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/13/2023
• 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: 07/13/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/13/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/07/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/04/2022
• 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