MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL CT BRD UD 18IN 4-0 S/A PS-2 PRM MP; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	J496G
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/20/2024
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.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 related events captured via: 2210968-2024-03110, 2210968-2024-03111.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient underwent an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2024, and suture was used.The provider was placing sutures on patient and the needle broke off the string as soon as she put it into/through the skin.The provider had to push the punch tool back into the spot to get the needle to remove it.A new suture was opened and the needle broke off the string again.Provider used the same technique to remove the needle.Lot numbers were found to be the same.They found a new suture with a different lot without issue.There was no harm to the patient.No further information was provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 4/26/2024.Additional information: h6.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 UD 18IN 4-0 S/A PS-2 PRM MP
• 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: 18914002
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-03111
• Device Sequence Number: 17865685
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031040588
• UDI-Public: 10705031040588
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Health Professional,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/26/2024

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: J496G
• Device Lot Number: TAMJAC
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/05/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/07/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/15/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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