MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. SILK BLK 18IN 5-0 S/A P-3 PRM MP; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SILK

Catalog Number	640G
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4) date sent to the fda: 2/15/2024 h6 component code: g07002 - device not returned 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.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: 2210968-2024-01440 & 2210968-2024-01441.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by a sales rep that, during an unknown dental and oral surgery, although the surgeon didn¿t put any tension to it, the it was reported that a patient underwent a dental surgery on an unknown date and suture was used.During an unknown dental and oral surgery, although the surgeon didn¿t put any tension to it, the suture broke during use.This happened in 2 products.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.No additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 3/26/2024 h6 component code: g07002 no device problem found additional information: h3 investigational summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.The functional testing was conducted on the returned device.The returned samples determined that it was received one unopened sample that pertain to the product code 640g.Upon initial inspection, of the sample, no external damages were observed on the packet.In order to evaluate the condition of the returned sample, the packet was opened.The swage and attachment area were noted to be as expected.The suture was dispensed without problems and examined along the strand and no issues related to breakage sutures or anomalies were observed during the evaluation.The functional test was performed using instron equipment and the tensile force 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.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.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.

• Brand Name: SILK BLK 18IN 5-0 S/A P-3 PRM MP
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SILK
• 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
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 18715217
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-01440
• Device Sequence Number: 8282594
• Product Code: GAP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031007369
• UDI-Public: 10705031007369
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K946173
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/26/2024

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: 640G
• Device Lot Number: THBCRS
• 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: 01/26/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/14/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/15/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/27/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/19/2023
• 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