MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. ETHILON SUT 18IN(45CM) 5-0 BLK; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYAMIDE

Catalog Number	1865H
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/10/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 7/23/2024.H6 component code: g07002 no device problem found.H3 investigational summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.The returned product determined that it was received, one empty overwrap packet and fourteen unopened samples that belong to the product code 1865.The complaint sample was not returned for evaluation.As per the sampling plan, a visual inspection was performed on thirteen samples, the packets were opened.The swage and attachment area were noted to be as expected.The sutures were dispensed without problems and examined along the strand no anomalies were observed during the evaluation.The functional test was performed using instron equipment and the pull force result was above the minimum requirements.As part of the ethicon quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.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 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 information was requested, and the following was obtained: can you identify the lot number of the product that was used? lotnr: tpbbra.Were there any patient consequences? no.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.A review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted, and no related non-conformances were identified.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that patient underwent a hand surgery on (b)(6) 2024, and suture was used.The needle detached from the thread when suturing.New suture from a different lot was used instead.Procedure was completed successfully with no delay.Additional information has been requested.

• Brand Name: ETHILON SUT 18IN(45CM) 5-0 BLK
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYAMIDE
• 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: 19528742
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-06172
• Device Sequence Number: 7560531
• Product Code: GAR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031238626
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031238626(11)281130(17)231207(10)TPBBRA
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SW
• PMA/510(K) Number: K946173
• 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,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: 1865H
• Device Lot Number: TPBBRA
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/17/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/24/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/13/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/23/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/07/2023
• 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