MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PROLENE SUT 5IN(13CM) 10-0 BLU; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE

Catalog Number	2790G
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/21/2024
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.H6 component code: g07002 device not returned.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained: was there any additional tissue damage as a result of searching for the needle? unknown.Were x-rays performed to localize the needle? unknown.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.Related events captured via: 2210968-2024-04690.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a vascular procedure on (b)(6) 2024; and a suture was used.During the procedure, the suture broke two times and were later retrieved.Another like device was used to complete the procedure.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (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 information: h6.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.Additional b5 narrative: the doctor used suture to anastomose blood vessel during the surgery.The vascular suture broke while tying the knot.Normal recovery, now discharged from the hospital.

• Brand Name: PROLENE SUT 5IN(13CM) 10-0 BLU
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-SAN LORENZO PR; road 183, km 8.3; san lorenzo PR 00754
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 19153866
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-04691
• Device Sequence Number: 12623412
• Product Code: GAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031003859
• UDI-Public: 10705031003859
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K133356
• 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,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/15/2024

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: 2790G
• Device Lot Number: TCBASQ
• 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: 04/15/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/23/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/22/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/03/2023
• 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 Age: 75 YR
• Patient Sex: Female