MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL+ VIO 27IN 0 S/A CT-1; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	VCP340H
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/25/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).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.Attempts have been 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.Attempts are being made to obtain the following information.To date no response has been provided.If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.Two product codes were identified in the attachments: vcp340/lot au5560 and vcp341/lot au9173.Please confirm the number of devices affected by this issue? how many from vcp340 and how many from vcp341? when did the needle detach/pull off from the suture (in the package, during removal from the package, during handling before use on patient or during use on the patient)? please specify for each of the involved devices.Were there any patient consequences? quantity of product to be returned was entered as 14,076.Please confirm if 14,076 devices are being returned for analysis.Please provide the source or name and title of the external person providing answers to follow-up (external person submitting answers to sales rep).Please provide the status of the device(s) as it has not been received for analysis.If the device has been shipped, please provide the shipment tracking details.Events reported via: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2024 and suture was used.During the procedure, the needle detaches from the thread during passage through the skin and when pulling with minimal effort.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 5/30/2024.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: d4, h4, h6.A review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted, and no related non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: VCL+ VIO 27IN 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.-BRAZIL; rodovia presidente dutra; km 154; sao paulo 12240 ; BR 12240
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 18894742
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-02983
• Device Sequence Number: 7514730
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031052499
• UDI-Public: 10705031052499
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: HO
• PMA/510(K) Number: K132580
• 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,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/13/2024

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: VCP340H
• Device Lot Number: AU5560
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/27/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/21/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/13/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/30/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/30/2023
• 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: Female