MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL+ UD 18IN 5-0 S/A P-3 PRM MP; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	VCP493H
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/18/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2025 and suture was used.It was reported that the problem of pulling off suture needle had happened in the newly dispensed suture when it was opened to prepare for surgery.Changed another three to continue the surgery, the same problem happened.Changed another five to continue the surgery, the problem of pulling off suture needle happened in surgery.Changed another 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: 6/18/2025 h6 component code: g07002 - no device problem found 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.Additional information was requested, the following was obtained: * please provide the account or facility name? * please provide the source or name and title of the external person providing answers to follow-up (external person submitting answers to sales rep) * please perform and document the follow-up attempt for product return.Please document the shipment tracking number in the notes or rmao sections.--per new requirement from cac (cyberspace administration of china), in case complaint reporter¿s employer is related to military, police department, military academy/institution, political party, government organ/agency or classified unit, the name of such employer should be desensitized and redacted prior to be transferred abroad.H3 investigational summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.One paper lid, one empty winding former and a dispensed suture were returned for analysis.The visual assessment of the returned samples shows that the needle was not returned for evaluation.The suture was examined, and one extreme was noted appears to bebroken, and the insertion mark could not be observed.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number, and no non-conformances were identified.No conclusion could be reached on the cause of the reported event.As part of the 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: VCL+ UD 18IN 5-0 S/A P-3 PRM MP
• 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: orla o'mahony ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 22283207
• Report Number: 2210968-2025-07021
• Device Sequence Number: 12966653
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031150034
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031150034(17)290930(10)103UJG
• 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: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/18/2025

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: VCP493H
• Device Lot Number: 103UJG
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/11/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/21/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/18/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/08/2024
• 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