MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN LP LLC NORTH HAVEN V-LOC 90; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC AC

Model Number	VLOCM0033
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/07/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
According to the reporter, in an open caesarean section, in the beginning of the process to close the wound using the continuous suturing technique, the thread broke.One extra suture was opened and also broke.A third suture from the same lot was opened to close the skin successfully.There was no patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10 concomitant product: vlocm0033 - vlocm0033 v-loc* 90 4-0 clr 58cm p12x12, lot# a3c0574vfy.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.The visual inspection of the returned product noted two partial sutures and two needles.The needles were attached to the sutures.One suture was returned broken in the un barbed section distal from needle attachment point with the loop end missing.The other suture was returned broken 22 inches from the needle attachment point with the loop end missing.As for packaging, the retainers and foil pouches were returned.It was reported that the suture was broken.The reported issue was confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.

• Brand Name: V-LOC 90
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC AC
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN LP LLC NORTH HAVEN; 195 mcdermott rd; north haven CT 06473
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN LP LLC NORTH HAVEN; 195 mcdermott rd; north haven CT 06473
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 18611572
• Report Number: 1219930-2024-00487
• Device Sequence Number: 7509294
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521528444
• UDI-Public: 10884521528444
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SF
• PMA/510(K) Number: K100257
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/01/2024

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 Expiration Date: 02/28/2026
• Device Model Number: VLOCM0033
• Device Catalogue Number: VLOCM0033
• Device Lot Number: A3C0574VFY
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/11/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/05/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/31/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/01/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/20/2023
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE H10.
• Patient Sex: Female