MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL CT BRD UD 36IN 0 S/A CT-1; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	J946H
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint #(b)(4).H6 component code: g07002 - no device problem found.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.H3 investigation summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.Twenty-eight representative unopened samples were received for analysis.Product code j946h.The complaint sample was not received for evaluation.Upon initial inspection of the samples, no external damages were observed on the external packets.As per the sampling plan, a visual inspection was performed on thirteen samples.The packets were opened, and the swage and attachment area were noted to be as expected.The sutures were dispensed without problems and examined along the strand to detect any issue related no defects were observed during evaluation.A functional test was performed using instron equipment and the pull force result was above the minimum requirements.The event described could not be confirmed as the device performed without any defect noted.As part of the ethicon quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The event described could not be confirmed as no product defect was identified, there may have been other circumstances or issues that occurred during the use of the device that could not be replicated during the laboratory analysis.H3 investigation summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.One unused open sample was received for analysis.Product code j946h.In order to evaluate the conditions of the returned sample, the swage and attachment area were noted to be as expected.The suture was dispensed without problems and examined along the strand no anomalies or pull off was observed during the evaluation.The product code j946h.Contains an absorbable suture.As the sample was received open, the time of exposure to the environment cannot be determined.As per the condition of the returned sample, the functional test could not be performed.It should be noted that as part of our quality process, each batch is randomly inspected and functionally tested during manufacturing to ensure the device meets the required specifications prior to shipment.The event described could not be confirmed as no product defect was identified, there may have been other circumstances or issues that occurred during the use of the device that could not be replicated during the laboratory analysis.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure in 2024 and suture was used.It was reported by the sales rep, that during an unknown procedure, they were sewing the uterine, and the needle popped off.They opened another and the same thing happened.They went through a total of four needles where the needle popped off.It is not a control release needle so should not be popping off.They did not save the four that were opened during the procedure but they do want to send back the sterile sutures that are left in the same box.Sales rep had opened another two from the same box for a "mock" example and they were the same way.No patient harm and case was able to be completed.There were no adverse consequences reported.No further information was provided.

• Brand Name: VCL CT BRD UD 36IN 0 S/A CT-1
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-JUAREZ; calle durango #2751; ciudad juarez 32575 ; MX 32575
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 20642666
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-11726
• Device Sequence Number: 15314255
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031043671
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031043671(17)290731(10)102MDL
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K022269
• 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): 11/08/2024

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: J946H
• Device Lot Number: 102MDL
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/29/2024
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/14/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/08/2024
• 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