MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. SILK BLK 18IN 2-0 S/A FS; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SILK

Catalog Number	685G
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/08/2024
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, suture needle snapped during suturing of chest drain site.Able to retrieve without difficulty.No harm to patient- faulty equipment.Needle removed.Suture needle snapped at connection to thread during suturing.There were no adverse consequences reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).H6 component code: g07002 - device not returned.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.Attempts have been made to retrieve the device.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 via: thank you for your follow up email.In answer to your questions, the users had reported that the needle snapped, not the suture thread.Location of break they stated as ¿suture needle snapped at connection to thread during suturing.¿ apologies, the needle had been discarded in the sharps bin and so we could not take any images.
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.Corrected: d4 primary udi number.

• Brand Name: SILK BLK 18IN 2-0 S/A FS
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SILK
• 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
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 20321878
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-10356
• Device Sequence Number: 8006288
• Product Code: GAP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031008229
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031008229(17)280430(10)TEBAPK
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• 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: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/04/2024

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: 685G
• Device Lot Number: TEBAPK
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/10/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/04/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/27/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/04/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/03/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown