MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL CT BRD VIO 18IN 4-0 S/A C-3; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	J386H
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a orthopedic procedure on an unknown date and suture was used.It was reported that multiple incidents occurred during orthopedic surgeries and gs procedures.Broken needles fell into the patient's body but were all taken out without any obvious negative impact.There were no patient consequences reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 3/25/2024 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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.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: * please confirm the number of procedures/patients affected by this issue.* have any of these events been previously reported to ethicon? if so, provide the respective reference number(s).* please confirm the number of devices affected by this issue per procedure.* please confirm if the needle broke or if the entire needle detached from the suture.* how were the broken needle retrieved from the patient? * 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 perform and document the follow-up attempt for product return.Please document the shipment tracking number in the notes or rmao sections.The following information was reported: was surgery delayed due to the reported event? --> unknown, was procedure successfully completed? --> unknown, were fragments generated? --> unknown, if yes, were they removed easily without additional intervention? --> unknown, patient status/ outcome / consequences --> no, was other medical intervention (e.G.X-rays, additional procedures, prescriptions, otc, revision) required: --> unknown, is the patient part of a clinical study --> unknown the single complaint was reported with multiple events.There are no additional details regarding the additional events.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.Related reports: 2210968-2024-03398, 2210968-2024-03399, 2210968-2024-03400, 2210968-2024-03401, 2210968-2024-03402, 2210968-2024-03403, 2210968-2024-03404, 2210968-2024-03405, 2210968-2024-03408, 2210968-2024-03409, 2210968-2024-03410, 2210968-2024-03411, 2210968-2024-03412, 2210968-2024-03413.
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.Additional h6 component code: g07002 no device problem found.Investigation summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.The returned sample determined that it received unopened samples that pertains to product code j386h.Upon initial inspection, of the sample, no external damages were observed on the packet.In order to evaluate the condition of the returned samples, the packet was opened.The swage and attachment area were noted to be as expected.The tip and body of the needle were examined under magnification and no defects or needle breakage were found.In addition, the sample was tested by resistance test to the needle and met the requirements.As part of ethicon quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The event described could not be confirmed as the device performed without any difficulties noted.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.

• Brand Name: VCL CT BRD VIO 18IN 4-0 S/A C-3
• 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: 18968282
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-03402
• Device Sequence Number: 12315263
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031039490
• UDI-Public: 10705031039490
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: TW
• 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
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/04/2024

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: J386H
• Device Lot Number: TDMDRU
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/13/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/14/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/25/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/04/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/12/2023
• 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