MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL+ UD 18IN 4-0 S/A PS-2 PRM MP; SUTURES - ABSORBABLE

Catalog Number	VCP496ZH
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
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint #(b)(4).Additional information: h6 component code: g07002 - device not yet evaluated additional information provided: i have removed this box just in case this could reoccur.Additional information has been requested however not received.If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.- were there patient consequences? if yes, please specify.- what was the name of the procedure? -what was being done when the needle pulled-off (removal from package / during handling prior to use on patient/ during passage through tissue / during tying / post-op)? -did the needle fall into the patient? if so, please provide the following information: -were x-rays taken to locate the needle? -was the needle piece removed from the patient during the same procedure? c.Does the needle remain in the patient¿s tissue? d."what tissue structure is it located? size of the needle retained e.Are any plans in place to remove the needle piece in future?" -if retained, what is the surgeon's opinion of consequences to the patient? - please confirm the quantity of devices involved in the reported event.- 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).A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no related non-conformances were identified.No product is available for return.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, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon, 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported a patient underwent an unknown procedure in (b)(6) 2024 and suture was used.A possible fault with a batch of sutures.Our consultant was stitching buccal mucosa and the suture thread separated from the needle as he pulled through, leaving only the needle in the needle-holder.Additional information has been requested.

• Brand Name: VCL+ UD 18IN 4-0 S/A PS-2 PRM MP
• Common Device Name: SUTURES - ABSORBABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-GMBH; robert-koch strasse 1; p.o. box 1409; norderstedt ; GM
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 20709118
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-12156
• Device Sequence Number: 9811760
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031078482
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031078482(17)260930(10)TLBDLLW0
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K032420
• 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
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 11/18/2024

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 Expiration Date: 09/30/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: VCP496ZH
• Device Lot Number: TLBDLLW0
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/23/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/18/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/27/2023
• 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