MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PRLNE BLU 30IN 6-0 D/A C-1 EP; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	EP8706H
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/01/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a cabg procedure in (b)(6) 2024 and suture was used.During the procedure, cv surgeon from hospital had experienced suture detached from swage for prolene 6-0 ep8706h while performing cabg procedures during proximal anastomosis.No adverse patient consequences were 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.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: 1.Did the needle fall into the patient? ans: no.If so, please provide the following information: 2.Were x-rays taken to locate the needle? ans: n/a.3.Was the needle piece removed from the patient during the same procedure? ans: n/a.4.Does the needle remain in the patient¿s tissue? ans: n/a.5.What tissue structure is it located? size of the needle retained ans: n/a.6.Are any plans in place to remove the needle piece in future? ans: n/a.7.If retained, what is the surgeon's opinion of consequences to the patient? ans: n/a.8.Please provide the source or name and title of external person providing answers to follow-up (external person submitting answers to sales rep or loc/bq).Ans: provided answer based on complaint event description.

• Brand Name: PRLNE BLU 30IN 6-0 D/A C-1 EP
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• 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: 20674097
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-11931
• Device Sequence Number: 8370648
• Product Code: GAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031218949
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031218949(17)290531(10)101EB4
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: MY
• 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: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 11/13/2024

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: EP8706H
• Device Lot Number: 101EB4
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/21/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/13/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/05/2024
• 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