MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL CT BRD VIO 27IN 0 S/A UR-6; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	J603H
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/22/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Additional information: h6 component code: g07002 - device not returned.Additional information provided: was surgery delayed due to the reported event? unknown, was procedure successfully completed? unknown, were fragments generated? unknown, if yes, were they removed easily without additional intervention? unknown, patient status/ outcome / consequences no, was other medical intervention (e.G.X-rays, additional procedures, prescriptions, otc, revision) required: unknown, is the patient part of a clinical study unknown, attempts to obtain the device have been made.If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.A review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted, and no related non-conformances were identified.Note: events reported via: mw# 2210968-2023-09955.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, 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported a patient underwent a wound closure on (b)(6) 2023 and suture was used.Suture disconnected from needle whilst being handed to the surgeon.Had not been used, was a fresh suture, literally fell off.No reported patient consequences.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).H3 evaluation the product was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection was conducted on the returned device.The returned sample revealed that it was received one detached needle, and one needle suture that pertains to product code.During the visual inspection of the detached needle, the swage and attachment area was noted with a light swage.The barrel hole was examined under magnification for suture remnant, and none was observed.The suture end was examined and there isn¿t sufficient impression at the insertion mark.In addition, the needle suture combination was examined, and light swage was observed on the needle.In addition, the functional test was performed using instron equipment and the pull force result was below the minimum requirements.Based on the information currently available, iight swage issue was identified as pull out during the investigation of the sample received.This product issue will be addressed through the quality system.A review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted, and no related non-conformances were identified.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, 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 CT BRD VIO 27IN 0 S/A UR-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; ciudad juarez 32575 ; MX 32575
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 18365243
• Report Number: 2210968-2023-09954
• Device Sequence Number: 7912712
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031041639
• UDI-Public: 10705031041639
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: NZ
• 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): 01/23/2024

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: J603H
• Device Lot Number: SEMHKL
• 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: 11/23/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/04/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/20/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/23/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/14/2022
• 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