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| Catalog Number |
Z358T |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/01/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained via: * please confirm whether you are requesting a credit or a replacement (please select one).* 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 provide the status of the device(s) as it has not been received for analysis.If the device has been shipped, please provide the shipment tracking details.Apologies for the delay as i was awaiting a shipping label from your team to return the product.The customer is requesting a replacement, not a credit.The customer¿s information is the same as what was originally provided in the complaint submission (please refer to the attached email) is the main contact.The item will be shipped today.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a patient underwent a closure of abdominal fascia procedure in 2025 and suture was used.During the procedure, it was reported by the sales rep that the suture product broke without any force or damage.We opened another one from the same box and it also broke, so the box was removed from shelf.Device is available 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).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.Additional information: h6, d9, h3.H3 investigation summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.One open box with twelve unopened representative samples was received for analysis.Product code z358t.In order to evaluate the condition of the returned samples, the packets were opened.The swage and attachment area were noted as expected.The sutures were dispensed without problems and examined along the strand and no issues related to breakage sutures or anomalies were observed during the evaluation.The functional test was performed using instron equipment and the tensile force was above the minimum requirements.As part of the ethicon quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The event described could not be confirmed as the device performed without any difficulties noted.Although 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.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.
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