MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL CT BRD UD 18IN 6-0 S/A P-1 PRM; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	J489G
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Markings/Labelling Problem (2911)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown surgery on an unknown date and suture was used.During the procedure, it was reported by healthcare professional that the exterior box shows expiration of 03/31/2029.Suture packets stamped with 05/15/2024 exp date.Box opened, two swags used before clinic noticed the discrepancy, ten remaining.There were no patient consequence was reported.Device will be available for return.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.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.Attempts are being made to obtain the following information.To date no response has been provided.If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.Please confirm the number of suture packets in which this discrepancy was observed.Are there photos available for visual analysis? is this device or samples from the same lot available for analysis? if yes, to whom should the shipper kit be sent? (please provide contact name, department, street address including zip, no po box please, email address, and phone number).If credit is requested, please provide the facility name, address, and ethicon po number.Please provide the source or name and title of the external person providing answers to follow-up (external person submitting answers to sales rep).

• Brand Name: VCL CT BRD UD 18IN 6-0 S/A P-1 PRM
• 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: 21067460
• Report Number: 2210968-2025-00083
• Device Sequence Number: 12882742
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031040427
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031040427(17)290331(10)100955
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• 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): 01/03/2025

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: J489G
• Device Lot Number: 100955
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/09/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/03/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/03/2024
• 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