MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL+ UD 27IN 2-0 S/A SH; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	VCP417H
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/14/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported a patient underwent a vaginal delivery on 14-nov-2023 and suture was used.Adult female delivered baby vaginally.While repairing a laceration as a result of delivery, it was noticed that the needle "broke" and tip could not be located.X-ray confirmed that the tip was in the patient's soft tissue.It was removed without difficulty and no known harm to the patient.X-ray performed to locate tip of needle.Tip removed from soft tissue.There were no patient consequences reported.No additional information was requested at this time.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 12/28/2023 h6 component code: g07002 - device not returned this report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803, part 4 subpart b.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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.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.

• Brand Name: VCL+ UD 27IN 2-0 S/A SH
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-SAN ANGELO; 3348 pulliam st; san angelo TX 76905
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 18411161
• Report Number: 2210968-2023-10263
• Device Sequence Number: 8766976
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031053038
• UDI-Public: 10705031053038
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K032420
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 12/28/2023

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: VCP417H
• Device Lot Number: SA2ARC
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/01/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/28/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/28/2022
• 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 Age: 33 YR
• Patient Sex: Female