MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. GUT PL UD 18IN 6-0 D/A G-1 PRM; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, NATURAL

Catalog Number	770G
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
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.There was an issue with the suture dissolving faster than it normally should.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.Additional information has been 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.Additional information was requested and the following was obtained: * were there any patient consequences? yes sutures dissolved too quickly * was there any medical or surgical intervention performed (product removed; re-operation; re-closure; prescription medication)? if so, please specify.No just had to make sure patient was extra careful with recovery * if medication was required, please clarify if it was prescription strength.None * can you identify the lot number of the product that was used? tjmlps to date it has been reported that the device will not be returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: GUT PL UD 18IN 6-0 D/A G-1 PRM
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, NATURAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-JUAREZ; calle durango #2751; ciudad juarez 32575 ; MX 32575
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 18307693
• Report Number: 2210968-2023-09682
• Device Sequence Number: 6718407
• Product Code: GAL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031010475
• UDI-Public: 10705031010475
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NH
• 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: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 12/11/2023

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: 770G
• Device Lot Number: TJMLPS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/14/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/11/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/21/2023
• 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