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| Catalog Number |
Z990G |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Separation (1562)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/28/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a patient underwent a c-section procedure on (b)(6) 2025 and suture was used.During the procedure, it was reported by the sales rep that during a labor and delivery case, a pds looped suture broke at the needle several times.So much so the surgeon had the suture removed from the shelf and finished with the zero vicryl.No patient harm was reported.Device is avialalbe for return.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).H3 investigation summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.Eight representative unopened samples were received for analysis.Product code z990g.The complaint sample was not received for evaluation.Upon initial inspection of the samples, no external damages were observed on the external packets.In order to evaluate the conditions of the returned samples, the packets were opened, and no defects were detected.The swage and attachment area were noted to be as expected.The sutures were dispensed without problems and examined along the strand to detect any issue related, no defects were observed during evaluation.A functional test was performed using instron equipment, and the pull force results were above the minimum requirements.The event described could not be confirmed as the device performed without any defect noted.It should be noted that as part of our quality process, each batch is randomly inspected and functionally tested during manufacturing to ensure the device meets the required specifications prior to shipment.The event described could not be confirmed as no product defect was identified, there may have been other circumstances or issues that occurred during the use of the device that could not be replicated during the laboratory analysis.H6 component code: g07002 - no device problem found.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.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained via: - a pds looped suture broke at the needle several times.How many devices demonstrated the alleged deficiency? - could you kindly perform the follow-up attempt for the product return? please ensure that the shipment tracking number is provided.- please provide the source or name of person providing answers to follow-up questions: they used 2-3.El manager l and d.Product being returned.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.Additional information was requested, the following was obtained: the account has been unable to give me the details.The most i know is that it happened at least once.
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