MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL CT BRD UD 36IN 2-0 S/A CT-1; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID

Catalog Number	J945H
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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, 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.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: - if possible, how many procedures/patients were affected by this issue? multiple exact number unknown.- how many devices demonstrated the alleged deficiency on each involved patient event? unknow - did any needle piece fall into the patient? unknown if yes, ¿ was the needle piece(s) retrieved during the same procedure? ¿ were x-rays taken to locate the needle piece(s)? ¿ what measures were taken to retrieve the broken piece? - if not retrieved, in what tissue structure the broken needle was retained? is there any plan in place to remove the needle piece in the future? na -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 refer the attached email) - 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 additional h11: was surgery delayed due to the reported event? --> unknown, was procedure successfully completed? --> unknown, were fragments generated? --> unknown, if yes, were they removed easily without additional intervention? --> unknown, patient status/ outcome / consequences --> no, was other medical intervention (e.G.X-rays, additional procedures, prescriptions, otc, revision) required: --> unknown, is the patient part of a clinical study --> unknown, (b)(4).Device property of -->none, device in possession of -->none.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a cabg procedure in 2025 and suture was used.During the procedure, it was reported that tip of the needle is breaking off frequently.Surgical delay was unknown.No patient harm was there.Device is available for return.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).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.Corrected information: d4.Additional information: h6.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no related non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: VCL CT BRD UD 36IN 2-0 S/A CT-1
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID
• 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: 22713860
• Report Number: 2210968-2025-09057
• Device Sequence Number: 18622846
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031043657
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031043657(17)291130(10)10570S
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K183183
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/05/2025

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: J945H
• Device Lot Number: 10570S
• 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: 07/10/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/13/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/05/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/11/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/09/2024
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown