MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PRLNE BLU 5IN 10-0 S/A BV75-3; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE

Catalog Number	W2790
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/17/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint#: (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 8/8/2025.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.Additional information was requested, but unavailable: how long was the delay? please specify in minutes.Were there any unexpected outcomes or complications as a result of the prolonged surgery time? was there any change in the patient¿s post-operative care due to the prolonged procedure? were there patient consequences? if yes, please explain.Was there any additional tissue damage as a result of searching for the needle? received information as following from sales rep via phone today.Please refer to the event description, other information requested is unknown.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown vascular procedure on (b)(6) 2025 and suture was used.At 11:30 am, the surgery went smoothly.During the vascular suturing, the problem of pulling off suture needle happened, resulting in the loss of the needle.After searching, the missing needle was not found.During the operation, a c-arm x-ray machine was used to check and no missing needle was found in the surgical cavity.The malfunction caused a prolonged surgery time, increased surgical risks, and caused psychological pressure on medical staff.There were no patient consequences reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint #(b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 9/11/2025.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: h6.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.The following information was received: this event resulted in an extension of the surgical time by approximately one hour and no subsequent adverse events were reported.

• Brand Name: PRLNE BLU 5IN 10-0 S/A BV75-3
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE
• 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: 22749766
• Report Number: 2210968-2025-09216
• Device Sequence Number: 13179762
• Product Code: GAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031126077
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031126077(17)291231(10)105TA6
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• 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: Other,Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/11/2025

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: W2790
• Device Lot Number: 105TA6
• 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: 07/15/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/14/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/08/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/11/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/17/2025
• 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