MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PRLNE HS BLU 24IN 5-0 D/A C-1 EP; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	EPH8725H
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 abdominal aortic aneurysm rpr procedure in 2023 and suture was used.During the procedure, between 3-4 throw's gripping the needle it rolled on him.Surgeon re-griped to finish the case with no patient harm.Sample device is available for return.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint #: (b)(4).H6 component code: g07002 - no device problem found.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.H3 analysis: the product was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned device.The returned sample determined that it was received one unopened sample that pertain to the product code eph8725h.Upon initial inspection, of the samples, no external damages were observed on the packet.In order to evaluate the conditions of the returned sample, the packet was opened, and no defects were detected.The swage and attachment area were noted to be as expected.The suture was dispensed without problems and examined along the strand to detect any issue related no defects were observed during evaluation.A functional test was performed using instron equipment and the pull force result was above the minimum requirements.The event described could not be confirmed as the device performed without any defect noted.As part of the ethicon quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.There may have been other circumstances or issues that occurred during the use of the device that we were unable to duplicate during our laboratory analysis.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device, and no non-conformances were identified.Additional information was requested and the following was obtained: did the needle broke or pull-off from the suture? pulled-off from the needle.What is the total number of products involved in each procedure? one.Did the event occur during one or multiple patient procedures? multiple.What is the total number of procedures? five.

• Brand Name: PRLNE HS BLU 24IN 5-0 D/A C-1 EP
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, 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: 18403031
• Report Number: 2210968-2023-10202
• Device Sequence Number: 17192647
• Product Code: GAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031233508
• UDI-Public: 10705031233508
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K133356
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 12/27/2023

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: EPH8725H
• Device Lot Number: THMMMR
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/19/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/29/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/27/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/26/2023
• 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