MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. SILK BLK 30IN 4-0 S/A BB; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SILK

Catalog Number	K881H
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
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(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.The following information was requested, but unavailable: please provide lot number.Attempts are being made to retrieve the device.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.H6 component code: g07002 ¿ device not returned.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that patient underwent an unknown procedure on an unknown date in (b)(6) 2024, and suture was used.During the procedure, there was detachment of the needle from the suture.No patient consequences have been reported.Further information has been requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 4/5/2024.H3 investigational summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.The returned product revealed that it was received, one detached needle and one suture that pertained to product code k881h.During visual inspection of the detached needle, the swage area was noted with marks by a surgical instrument.The hole was examined under magnification and a suture was observed.In addition, the suture was inspected, and the end was noted to be cut probably caused by a surgical instrument.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.Additional h3 investigational summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.Visual inspection was conducted on the returned device.The returned product determined that it was received one little needle suture piece that pertained to the product code k881h.During visual inspection of the returned sample, the swage and attachment area were noted to be as expected and the needle was still attached to the suture piece.The suture was examined, and the end of the suture was noted to be cut, probably caused by a surgical instrument.Due to the condition of the returned sample, the functional test could not be performed.As part of the 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 30IN 4-0 S/A BB
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SILK
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 18856683
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-02597
• Device Sequence Number: 15524353
• Product Code: GAP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031044647
• UDI-Public: 10705031044647
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IT
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/05/2024

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: K881H
• 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: 02/20/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/25/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/07/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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