MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL+ UD 36IN 3-0 S/A CT-1; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	VCP944H
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/08/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 3/5/2024 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.Additional information was requested, the following was obtained: - please provide the lot number: sh2aku - device return status.Please document the shipment tracking number: need return box - please provide the source or name of person providing answers to follow-up questions:kori majors 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a coronary procedure on (b)(6) 2024 and suture was used.During the procedure, the pa put the needle through tissue it had a bump at the swage and dragged through tissue.Procedure was completed without patient harm or any other issues.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).H6 component code: g07002 - no device problem found.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.H3 investigation summary: the product was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned device.The returned sample determined that it was received, five unopened samples that pertain to the product code vcp944h.Upon initial inspection, of the samples, no external damages were observed on the packets.In order to evaluate the condition of the returned samples, the packets were opened.The swage and attachment area were noted to be as expected.The sutures were dispensed without problems and examined along the strand no anomalies were observed during the evaluation.A functional test was performed using instron equipment and the pull force result 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.There may have been other circumstances or issues that occurred during the use of the device that we were unable to duplicate during our laboratory analysis.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device and no non conformances / manufacturing irregularities related to the malfunction were identified.

• Brand Name: VCL+ UD 36IN 3-0 S/A CT-1
• 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: 18838259
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-02391
• Device Sequence Number: 7439099
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031056114
• UDI-Public: 10705031056114
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter State: WA
• 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: Consumer,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/22/2024

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: VCP944H
• Device Lot Number: SH2AKU
• 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: 02/09/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/08/2024; 03/08/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/05/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/22/2024; 03/22/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/14/2022
• 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 Sex: Unknown