MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PROLENE BLU 36IN 4-0 D/A SH-2; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE

Catalog Number	W8761G
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/31/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an aortic valve repair procedure on (b)(6) 2025 and suture was used.During the procedure, while stitching the sutureline of the aortic graft with a prolene 4-0 20mm, one of the needles broke off, with part of the needle still with the suture.Informed the whole team.Consultant surgeon scrubbed in and tried to look for the needle.Followed protocol and informed the theatre coordinator.X-ray was requested and done.Needle was found on the x-ray images.Morning cardiac coordinator informed and aware at 8am.Needle was removed by the consultant surgeon.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.- were there any adverse consequences associated with the patient? - was the needle piece(s) retrieved during the same procedure? - what measures were implemented to retrieve the broken piece? - was there any additional tissue damage resulting from the search for the needle piece? - what is the current status of the patient? - could you kindly provide the lot number, please? - could you kindly perform and document the follow-up attempt for the product return? furthermore, please ensure that the shipment tracking number is recorded in the notes or rmao sections.- please provide the source or name of person providing answers to follow-up questions: the manufacturing records could not be reviewed as the batch/lot number is unknown.D4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 6/24/2025 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.Corrected information: d4 (udi) h6 component code: c22 - photo analysis additional information: h6 h3 photo investigational 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 dispensed suture, with a fragment of the needle still attached to the suture.Based on the photo review, the event reported is 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.As part of ethicon quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.

• Brand Name: PROLENE BLU 36IN 4-0 D/A SH-2
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 21925837
• Report Number: 2210968-2025-04650
• Device Sequence Number: 8715079
• Product Code: GAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031242265
• UDI-Public: 10705031242265
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• 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): 04/29/2025

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: W8761G
• 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: 03/31/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/28/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/29/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/24/2025
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown