MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. ETHLN BLK 18IN 4-0 S/A PS-2 PRM MP; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	1667H
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/17/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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: * please provide more details about what was the damaged that occurred with nylon suture? no further details were provided from the customer * could you please clarify if the patient suffered from any signs or consequences due to the issue? please provide more information there was no patient involvement * what was used to complete the procedure another suture was pulled from their shelf for use in the procedure * please confirm when did the issue occurred (removal from package /during passage through tissue/ during tying / post-op)? unknown * are there any photo available for visual analysis? if yes please provide them no photos were provided * 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on an unknown date and suture was used.Before use on the patient, it was reported by the distributor per their customer: ¿nylon suture damaged.¿ it is unknown what type of damage it is.It is unknown if there were any patient consequences.The device is not available for return.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.

• Brand Name: ETHLN BLK 18IN 4-0 S/A PS-2 PRM MP
• 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
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 17687484
• Report Number: 2210968-2023-06411
• Device Sequence Number: 17770466
• Product Code: GAR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031001824
• UDI-Public: 10705031001824
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/02/2023

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: 1667H
• Device Lot Number: TABBRQ
• 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: 08/09/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/10/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/05/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/02/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/17/2023
• 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