MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PRLNE BLU 18IN 6-0 D/A RB-2; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE

Catalog Number	8714H
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping (2969)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/12/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 5/14/2024.A review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted, and no related non-conformances were identified.H3 investigational summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.The returned sample determined that it was received one unopened overwrap packet.During visual inspection of the returned sample, a black foreign matter was observed inside the packets.Based on the information currently available, the foreign matter was identified during the investigation of the sample received.This product issue will be addressed through the ethicon quality system.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.Additional information was requested, the following was obtained: could you kindly verify whether the foreign matter discovered is of a biological nature, such as the presence of blood, insects, hair, or any other biological substance? was the sterility of the device compromised? please describe the sterile packaging: were there any issues with the seal of the sterile packaging? are there any tears/holes in the sterile packaging? please perform and document the follow up attempt for product return.Please document the shipment tracking number in notes or rmao sections.The device has been received at sukagawa and will be shipped.Please check rmao.Tracking number: 2723 2723 1574.Please provide the source or name of person providing answers to follow-up questions (not the person relaying/submitting answers to loc or chu).(b)(6).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.Related reports: 2210968-2024-05349, 2210968-2024-05370, 2210968-2024-05371.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported from the analysis of the returned product that foreign matter inside sterile barrier was observed.It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2024 and suture was used.Before opening the package, it was found there was a black foreign substance in the sterile package.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.Additional information was requested.

• Brand Name: PRLNE BLU 18IN 6-0 D/A RB-2
• 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 ; * 00754
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 19312067
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-05370
• Device Sequence Number: 20585580
• Product Code: GAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031019614
• UDI-Public: 10705031019614
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/14/2024

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: 8714H
• Device Lot Number: TJBATK
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/16/2024
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/14/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/14/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/03/2023
• 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 Sex: Unknown