MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PRLNE BLU 30IN 4-0 D/A SH-1; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE

Catalog Number	8526H
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/10/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 1/31/2024.H6 component code: g07002 - device not returned.H6 component code: c22 - photo analysis.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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.Additional information was requested, the following was obtained: 1.Could you please confirm the number of sutures that "snapped" during this procedure.Ans: the scrub nurse highlighted that min 2 sutures.She can¿t recall the total number as it was a difficult case.2.Could you please confirm the number of sutures that are having a "blunt needle" during this procedure.Ans: the scrub nurse highlighted that min 2 sutures.She can¿t recall the total number as it was a difficult case.3.What is the source of information for the queries above (e.G., answered by the physician / provided from knowledge as you were present in the case).Ans: it was highlighted by the scrub nurse.The following information was received: 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.Photo analysis: this is an analysis for a photo submitted to ethicon for evaluation.During the visual analysis, the following was observed: the photo shows three empty winding formers with product code 8526.The image is not clear to determine the failure mode or the reported condition.Based on the photo review, the event describe is not confirmed, however no conclusion or root cause could be determined.Hands on device analysis may provide the additional evidence necessary to confirm the root cause of the reported event.Because the instrument was not returned our evaluation is limited.As part of ethicon quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.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.Related reports: 2210968-2024-00835.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a cabg and mvr procedure on (b)(6) 2024 and suture was used.It was reported that the suture was having a blunt suture needle, one of the packing only have needle but no suture, and highlighted that it easily snapped.There were no patient consequences reported.Additional information was requested.

• Brand Name: PRLNE BLU 30IN 4-0 D/A SH-1
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-SAN LORENZO PR; road 183, km 8.3; san lorenzo PR 00754 ; * 00754
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 18614527
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-00833
• Device Sequence Number: 7478877
• Product Code: GAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031016644
• UDI-Public: 10705031016644
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: MY
• 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: Foreign,Consumer,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 01/31/2024

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: 8526H
• Device Lot Number: TCBDAB
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/10/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/31/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/13/2023
• 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