MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PRLNE BLU 24IN 7-0 D/A BV-1 EP; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	EP8702H
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/25/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.The following additional information was obtained via: received confirmation from sales rep via ms teams on 16 apr 2025 that only 2 sutures are available for return, the other 1 has been discarded.There is no adverse event reported so far for this pc.H3 photo investigation summary: this is an analysis for a photo submitted to ethicon for evaluation.During the visual analysis, the following was observed: the photo shows a winding former labeled as ep8702h inside a plastic bag and a container.The image is not clear to determine the failure mode or the reported condition.Based on the photo review, the event describe is not confirmed, however no conclusion or root cause could be determined.Hands on device analysis may provide the additional evidence necessary to confirm the root cause of the reported event.Because the device was not returned our evaluation is limited.We value the opportunity to fully analyze the device upon its return.As part of ethicon quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a cabg procedure on (b)(6) 2025 and suture was used.During the procedure, the everpoint suture ep8702h break during cabg anastomoses.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 5/30/2025.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.H6 component code: g07002 no device problem found.Additional information: d9, h3, h6 h3 investigational summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.One detached needle park in a blue sponge and one needle suture piece were received for analysis.The product code ep8702h is double armed.Upon visual inspection of the detached needle, the swage and attachment area was noted to be as expected.The barrel hole was examined under magnification, and no suture remnant was noted.In addition, the needle suture piece was visually inspected, and the swage and attachment area was noted to be as expected.The suture was examined along and the end was noted to be cut probably by a surgical instrument.In addition, the other section of the suture was not returned for evaluation.A functional test was performed using a instron and the tensile force was above the minimum requirement.As part of ethicon quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.

• Brand Name: PRLNE BLU 24IN 7-0 D/A BV-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
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 21872705
• Report Number: 2210968-2025-04292
• Device Sequence Number: 15613546
• Product Code: GAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031206793
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031206793(17)47269(10)101MKZ
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/30/2025

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: EP8702H
• Device Lot Number: 101MKZ
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/24/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/05/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/21/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/30/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/18/2024
• 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