MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PRLNE BLU 30IN 6-0 D/A BV-1 EP; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	EP8709H
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/16/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.H6 component code: g07002 pending device evaluation.The product upon which this medwatch is based has been received, however, the product evaluation is not yet complete.Any further information derived from the evaluation will be submitted in a supplemental 3500a form.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.It was informed that "the surgeon opened multiple packages before requesting a brand new box".Please clarify how many devices from lot number uabemm were used on this procedure.Please clarify how many devices from lot number tmmajm were used on this procedure.If devices from a different new box were used: please provide the number of the devices used.Please provide the lot number.Please provide the status of the device(s) as it has not been received for analysis.If the device has been shipped, please provide the shipment tracking details.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a kidney surgery on (b)(6) 2024 and suture was used.During the procedure, the needle broke off the polymer.Almost as if this was a controlled release suture.The procedure was completed successfully with no adverse consequences for the patient.No surgical delay was reported.
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.One empty labeled winding former was received for analysis.Product code ep8709.The visual assessment of the returned winding former.No suture and needle were returned for analysis.As per this condition, the event described could not be confirmed.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.As part of our quality process, the manufacturing records of this lot-serial number were reviewed, and the manufacturing standards were met prior to the release of this batch.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.

• Brand Name: PRLNE BLU 30IN 6-0 D/A BV-1 EP
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, 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: 19761061
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-07304
• Device Sequence Number: 8609329
• Product Code: GAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031208308
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031208308(11)231101(17)281031(10)TMMAJM
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NJ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/09/2024

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: EP8709H
• Device Lot Number: TMMAJM
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/15/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/20/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/18/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/17/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/09/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/01/2023
• 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