MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. SILK BLK 30IN 2-0 S/A SH; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SILK

Catalog Number	K833H
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/03/2024
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, closing and final counts were completed and correct.The surgeon sutured the patient's hemovac drain after skin closure.Upon suturing the drain, the atraumatic from the drain suture snapped off.Atraumatic is not secured in the needle driver and flew off the sterile field.There were no adverse patient consequences.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.H6 component code: g07002 device not returned to date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained: additional information received from the distributor via email on 7/24/2024: were there any patient consequences? none reported lot number not available.No harm or consequences noted at the time of incident.No suture/staple/firing left.D4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.

• Brand Name: SILK BLK 30IN 2-0 S/A SH
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SILK
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 19928046
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-08136
• Device Sequence Number: 20853940
• Product Code: GAP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031044388
• UDI-Public: 10705031044388
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• 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,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/07/2024

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: K833H
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/10/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/07/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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