MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL CT BRD VIO 27IN 2-0 S/A UR-6; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	J602H
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/01/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2024 and suture was used.During an unknown respiratory surgery, the suture was detached from the needle during use.The surgeon stopped using the product.It was not a control release needle.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint #: (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 2/22/2024.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.Additional information was requested, the following was obtained: lot number : unk.Thmqjd.Please perform and document the follow up attempt for product return.Please document the shipment tracking number in notes or rmao sections.=>we regularly contact with sales rep about the device returning.Please provide the source or name of person providing answers to follow-up questions (not the person relaying/submitting answers to loc or chu).(b)(6).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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).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.Additional information: h3 investigation summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.Visual inspection was conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned product determined that it received one detached needle outside its packaging that pertained to the product j602h.During the visual inspection of the detached needle, the needle hole and swage area were noted with marks probably caused by a surgical instrument.The barrel hole of the needle was examined under magnification, and no suture remnant was found.In addition, the suture was not returned for evaluation to determine the assignable cause.As part of our quality process, the manufacturing records of this lot-serial number were reviewed, and the manufacturing standards were met prior to the release of this batch.No conclusion could be reached as to what caused the reported complaint.As part of the ethicon quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device thmqjd / j602h65 batch number, and no non-conformances were identified.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4) date sent to the fda: 3/11/2024.H6 component code: g07002 pending evaluation of returned device a device has been received, however it has not yet been evaluated.Any further information derived from the evaluation will be submitted in a supplemental 3500a form.A review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted, and no related non-conformances were identified.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: VCL CT BRD VIO 27IN 2-0 S/A UR-6
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, 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: 18759912
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-01680
• Device Sequence Number: 6338070
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031041615
• UDI-Public: 10705031041615
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K022269
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/25/2024

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: J602H
• Device Lot Number: THMQJD
• 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: 02/01/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/26/2024; 03/12/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/22/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/11/2024; 03/25/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/31/2023
• 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