MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL+ VIO 8X18IN 4-0 S/A SH-1 CR; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	VCP771D
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/16/2024
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.Due to surgical requirements, suture was used and operated according to the instructions.When opening the packaging clip to retrieve the needle, it was found that the problem of pulling off suture needle happened.Immediately replace the instrument with a new one to complete the surgery.There were no patient consequences reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 1/10/2025.H6 component code: g07002 - device not returned.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803, part 4 subpart b.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.The following information was requested, but unavailable: 1.Were there any patient consequences? please refer to the event description, other information requested is unknown.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 Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 2/5/2025.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803, part 4 subpart b.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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: VCL+ VIO 8X18IN 4-0 S/A SH-1 CR
• 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: 21126763
• Report Number: 2210968-2025-00373
• Device Sequence Number: 6982746
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031055452
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031055452(17)290228(10)UCMDMC
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• 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: Other,Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/05/2025

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: VCP771D
• Device Lot Number: UCMDMC
• 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: 12/16/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/15/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/10/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/05/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/09/2024
• 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 Age: 70 YR
• Patient Sex: Female