MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PROLENE SUTURE 30"(75CM) 2-0 BLU; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE

Catalog Number	8833H
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/25/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a low anterior resection procedure on (b)(6) 2024 and suture was used.During the procedure, it was reported to the sales rep that he was alerted by scrub tech, that the surgeon had a suture had broken during a robotic lar procedure.No patient consequence was reported.One device returning.No adverse patient consequences were 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.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.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 needle and one suture piece outside its packaging were returned for analysis.Product code 8833h.During the visual inspection of the detached needle, marks that appear to be caused by a surgical instrument were observed on the body and edge of the needle.In the hole was observed with suture remnant.The suture piece was examined and the end was noted to be cut probably caused by a surgical instrument.Besides that, damage (crushed) was found on the suture surface.Per the conditions of the returned sample, the functional test could not be performed.The instructions for use contain the following caution: as with any device, care should be taken to avoid damage to the strand when handling.Avoid the crushing or crimping action of surgical instruments, such as needle holders and forceps.As part of the ethicon quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.

• Brand Name: PROLENE SUTURE 30"(75CM) 2-0 BLU
• 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: 20042985
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-08841
• Device Sequence Number: 7971351
• Product Code: GAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031021037
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031021037(11)231201(17)281130(10)TPBADP
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/22/2024

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: 8833H
• Device Lot Number: TPBADP
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/08/2024
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/26/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/22/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/01/2023
• 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