MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL+ UD 36IN 0 S/A CTX; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	VCP978H
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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 reported by the distributor per the account, the needle tip broke in the patient.The device is not available for return.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 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.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.- was there any adverse consequence associated with the patient? - did the needle fall into the patient? if yes, ¿ was the needle piece(s) retrieved during the same procedure? ¿ were x-rays taken to locate the needle piece(s)? ¿ what measures were taken to retrieve the broken piece? ¿ was there any additional tissue damage as a result of searching for the needle piece? - does a piece of the needle remain in the patient¿s tissue? if yes, ¿ is there any plan in place to remove the needle piece in the future? ¿ if yes, please provide the scheduled date.¿ what tissue structure the broken needle was located? ¿ what is the surgeon's opinion of consequences to the patient? - please provide the source or name of person providing answers to follow-up questions: trade name - irgacare® active ingredient(s) ¿ triclosan dosage form ¿ suture/solid/parenteral strength ¿ = 275 g/m.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 8/23/2023.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.

• Brand Name: VCL+ UD 36IN 0 S/A CTX
• 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: 17390301
• Report Number: 2210968-2023-05373
• Device Sequence Number: 20546569
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031056275
• UDI-Public: 10705031056275
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K032420
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/24/2023

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 Catalogue Number: VCP978H
• Device Lot Number: LOT #: TAMMZS
• 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: 07/03/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/06/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/25/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/24/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/26/2023
• 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