MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL+ UD 27IN 4-0 S/A TF; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	VCP434H
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/25/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr part 803, 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.The following information was requested, but unavailable: - was there any adverse consequence associated with the patient? - did the needle fall into the patient? if yes, ¿ was the needle piece(s) retrieved during the same procedure? ¿ were x-rays taken to locate the needle piece(s)? ¿ what measures were taken to retrieve the broken piece? ¿ was there any additional tissue damage as a result of searching for the needle piece? - does a piece of the needle remain in the patient¿s tissue? if yes, ¿ is there any plan in place to remove the needle piece in the future? ¿ if yes, please provide the scheduled date.¿ what tissue structure the broken needle was located? ¿ what is the surgeon's opinion of consequences to the patient? - what is the current status of the patient? to date it has been reported that the device will not be 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 the patient underwent an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2024 and suture was used.At 16:00, the doctor used one suture to sew wound on a patient with a hand injury.After a few stitches, the needle broke.Immediately reported to the head nurse and equipment department.This suture was immediately discontinued and the broken needle was immediately searched for.No patient consequence was reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint #(b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 5/6/2024.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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: VCL+ UD 27IN 4-0 S/A TF
• 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: 19087676
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-04199
• Device Sequence Number: 18032093
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031053212
• UDI-Public: 10705031053212
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• 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: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup

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: VCP434H
• Device Lot Number: SMMMXU
• 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: 04/01/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/11/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/11/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/06/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/22/2022
• 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