MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SURGICAL SPECIALTIES CORPORATION QUILL; QUILL PDO

Model Number	VLP-2006
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/27/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported on (b)(6) 2025 that a needle detached from a suture intraoperatively.No patient injury occurred; however, intervention was required to retrieve the needle from the patient.No other injuries reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Sterile samples from the reported lot, including the actual devices, were not returned for visual review or analysis.Without the actual reported devices, photos of the devices, or detailed information on the method used to remove the device from the packaging, preoperative preparation of the device, or the surgeon¿s technique, a definitive root cause cannot be determined at this time.Review of labeling: indications: quill¿ device comprised of dyed pdo is indicated for use in soft tissue approximation where use of absorbable sutures is appropriate.Contraindications: the quill¿ device comprised of dyed pdo is not to be used where prolonged (beyond six weeks) approximation of tissues under stress is required and is not to be used in conjunction or for fixation of prosthetic devices (e.G.Heart valves or synthetic grafts) that are non-absorbable in nature.Precautions: the quill¿ device contains a loop end and barbs to anchor tissues and does not require knots to approximate opposing edges of a wound.Tying of knots on the barbed section of the material will damage the barbs and potentially reduce their effectiveness.For the device to function properly, quill¿ device must first be anchored in the tissue by the deployment of the loop around robust tissue, then with the other subsequently engaged in the tissue by the barbs.Additionally, when completing placement of the barbed segment, an additional backstitch or bite of tissue lateral to the end of the incision is required to lock the quill¿ device in place.Avoid contacting the quill¿ device with other materials (e.G.Surgical gauze, drapes, etc.) in the surgical field to prevent ensnaring on the barbs.If the barbs catch, carefully pull the material in the opposite direction of the straight needle to disengage it from the barbs.When using the quill¿ device subcutaneously, the device should be placed as deeply as possible in order to minimize erythema and induration normally associated with absorption.Care should be taken to avoid damage when handling.Avoid crushing or crimping the suture material with surgical instruments, such as needle holders and forceps.Do not attempt to remove memory in the polymer by running fingers down the suture material as this can damage the barbs.Infections, erythema, foreign body reactions, transient inflammatory reactions and in rare instances wound dehiscence are typical or foreseeable risks associated with any suture and hence are also potential complications associated with quill¿ device.Acceptable surgical practice should be followed with respect to drainage and closure of infected wounds.Reshaping needles may cause them to lose strength and be less resistant to bending and breaking.Users should exercise caution when handling surgical needles to avoid inadvertent needle sticks.Discard used needles in designated biohazard ¿sharps¿ containers.Adverse reactions: broken needles may result in extended or additional surgeries or residual foreign bodies.

• Brand Name: QUILL
• Common Device Name: QUILL PDO
• Manufacturer (Section D): SURGICAL SPECIALTIES CORPORATION; corredor tijuana rosarito 2000; #24702 b; tijuana baja california ; MX
• Manufacturer (Section G): SURGICAL SPECIALTIES CORPORATION; 247 station drive; westwood MA 02090
• Manufacturer Contact: virnalisa cobacha ; corredor tijuana-rosarito 2000 #24702b; ejido francisco villa; tijuana 22235 ; MX 22235
• MDR Report Key: 21875452
• Report Number: 3010692967-2025-00023
• Device Sequence Number: 7864743
• Product Code: NEW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00848782020751
• UDI-Public: 00848782020751
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K080985
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/21/2025

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?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: VLP-2006
• 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: 03/27/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/21/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other; Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown