MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL UC MONO VIO 4IN 10-0 S/A CS140-6; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	V960G
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 eye procedure in 2023 and suture was used.During the procedure, the suture breaks easily of the needle.Surgeon opined that it is very frustrating and high risk when working in the patient eye.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.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? when was the suture breaks easily of the needle (in the package, during removal from package, during handling prior to use on patient or during use on the patient)? please specify.Please provide the source or name of person providing answers to follow-up questions (not the person relaying/submitting answers to loc or chu).Photo analysis: this is an analysis for a photo submitted for evaluation.During the visual analysis, the following was observed: the photos show a v960g product box and an apparently closed aluminum package.The image is not clear to determine the failure mode or the reported condition.Based on the photo review, the event describe is not confirmed, however 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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 1/10/2024.H6 component code: g07002 no device problem found.H3 investigational summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.Visual inspection was conducted on the device.The returned sample revealed that only it was received an empty foil packaging that pertained to product code v960.Assessment visual inspection revealed that the suture or needle was not returned for evaluation.Therefore no conclusion could be reached on the cause of the reported event.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.As part of our quality process, the manufacturing records of this lot-serial number were reviewed, and the manufacturing standards were met prior to the release of this batch.As part of the ethicon quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.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.Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 1/10/2024.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 UC MONO VIO 4IN 10-0 S/A CS140-6
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-JUAREZ; calle durango #2751; col salvacar; ciudad juarez 32575 ; MX 32575
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 17698413
• Report Number: 2210968-2023-06464
• Device Sequence Number: 15139924
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031051324
• UDI-Public: 10705031051324
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SF
• 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: Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/10/2024

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: V960G
• Device Lot Number: SPMDDQ
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/11/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/19/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/07/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/10/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/07/2022
• 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