MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL+ VIO 8X18IN 2-0 S/A CT-2 CR; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	VCP726D
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/10/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2024 and suture was used.During the procedure, it was reported that the problem of pulling off suture needle happened in surgery.Changed another two to continue the surgery, the same problem happened.Changed another one to complete the surgery.There were no adverse consequences reported.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, 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.H3 investigation summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.One winding former with seven needle suture combinations, one detached needle and a suture was received for analysis.The product code vcp726d is control release and contains eight strands per packet.Upon visual inspection of the detached needle, the swage and attachment area were noted to be as expected.The barrel hole of the needle was examined with magnification, and no suture remnant was found.The dispensed suture was inspected, and the insertion end was observed to be as expected.In addition, the needle-suture combinations were visually inspected, and no anomalies or issues related to pull-off could be observed during the evaluation.The functional test was performed using instron equipment and the pull force met with the requirements.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.No conclusion could be reached as to what caused the reported complaint.As part of the quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.D4: full udi currently unavailable since the exact lot of the suspected device cannot be determined.

• Brand Name: VCL+ VIO 8X18IN 2-0 S/A CT-2 CR
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-SAN ANGELO; 3348 pulliam st; san angelo TX 76905
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 19923413
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-08110
• Device Sequence Number: 7244326
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031055117
• UDI-Public: 10705031055117
• 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: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/06/2024

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: VCP726D
• Device Lot Number: TL2ACX
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/05/2024
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/10/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/06/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/09/2023
• 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