MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DAVIS & GECK CARIBE LTD SURGITIE; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, NATURAL

Model Number	EL-21-L
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Human-Device Interface Problem (2949)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/02/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
According to the reporter, during an appendectomy procedure, the suture was stuck and could not be tightened.It was noted that the suture broke.The surgeon opened another device to resolve the issue.There was no patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device and a photo were available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted the proximal end of the instrument was observed to be broke off with the suture attached.The proximal end was observed to have been retracted.The knot was observed to be flush with the instrument.The loop was observed to be open and the was suture broken.It was reported that the knots were difficult to tie and the suture was broken.The reported issues were confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.

• Brand Name: SURGITIE
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, NATURAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): DAVIS & GECK CARIBE LTD; zona franca de san isidro; santo domingo 0101 ; DR 0101
• Manufacturer (Section G): DAVIS & GECK CARIBE LTD; zona franca de san isidro; santo domingo 0101 ; DR 0101
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 20262801
• Report Number: 9612501-2024-02409
• Device Sequence Number: 18217295
• Product Code: GAL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521099630
• UDI-Public: 10884521099630
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K904588
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/10/2024

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 Model Number: EL-21-L
• Device Catalogue Number: EL-21-L
• Device Lot Number: J4E2502Y
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/02/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/05/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/19/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/10/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/02/2024
• 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