MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PRLNE BLU 24IN 7-0 D/A BV175-8 EP; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	EP8747H
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/10/2025
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.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.Did the reported issue contribute to any patient adverse consequences? when were foil suture broke at swage point (in the package, during removal from package, during handling prior to use on patient or during use on the patient)? please specify.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:.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a cabg procedure on (b)(6) 2025 and suture was used.During the procedure, back-to-back 3 foil suture breaks at swage point during the surgery.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Corrected information: b1, h1.Additional information received: this report is a duplicate of 2210968-2025-09061 and all future updates pertaining to this event will be reported via 2210968-2025-09061.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.

• Brand Name: PRLNE BLU 24IN 7-0 D/A BV175-8 EP
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-SAN LORENZO PR; road 183, km 8.3; san lorenzo PR 00754
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 22714055
• Report Number: 2210968-2025-09058
• Device Sequence Number: 18425103
• Product Code: GAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031206762
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031206762(17)47391(10)104D6G
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IN
• 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): 09/05/2025

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: EP8747H
• Device Lot Number: 104D6G
• 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: 08/08/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/05/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/05/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/30/2024
• 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