MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE ALCON CLOSURE SYSTEM (ACS), NYLON; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYAMIDE

Catalog Number	8065198101
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/19/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A nurse reported that during glaucoma surgery an ophthalmic suture broke as soon as an attempt was made to pull it out and it appeared to have slightly changed color.Additional information has been received that there was not patient contact or harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation including root cause analysis is in progress.A supplemental mdr will be filed as necessary in accordance with 21 cfr 803.56 when additional reportable information becomes available.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A sample was not received at the manufacturing site for evaluation; however the attached customer photos confirm the reported issue of suture broken.The reported issue of suture appeared to have slightly changed color could not be confirmed from the photo.A review of the device history record traceable to the reported lot number, indicates that the reported product was processed and released according to the reported product¿s acceptance criteria.The attached customer photos confirmed the broken suture, but could not confirm a suture that slightly changed color; however because a sample was not received the root cause for customer complaint issue cannot be determined.The exact root cause for this complaint is unknown, therefore, specific action with regards to this complaint cannot be taken.Suture material samples are tested at incoming for tensile strength and diameter and visually inspected for any defects such as discoloration and frays.Sutures are also 100% inspected by trained operators for discoloration and frays and for proper attachment during the manufacturing process.Complaints are reviewed and monitored at regular intervals for any significant adverse trends.No adverse trends have been observed associated with the reported product and event.No additional action is required at this time.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: ALCON CLOSURE SYSTEM (ACS), NYLON
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYAMIDE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE; 714 columbia avenue; sinking spring PA 19608
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE; 714 columbia avenue; sinking spring PA 19608
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 17939065
• Report Number: 2523835-2023-00539
• Device Sequence Number: 16883274
• Product Code: GAR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380651981010
• UDI-Public: 00380651981010
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: KS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K930517
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/15/2024

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: 8065198101
• Device Lot Number: 14UNFR
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/21/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/21/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/16/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/17/2022
• 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