MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PRLNE HS BLU 36IN 4-0 D/A RB-1; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE

Catalog Number	HS6857H
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/30/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.H6 component code: g07002 no device problem h6 investigation findings: c22 - photo review h3 investigation summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.One paper lid and a winding former with one detached needle and one suture needle piece were received for analysis.The product code hs6857h is double armed.Upon visual inspection of the detached needle, the swage and attachment area were noted to be as expected.The barrel hole was examined under magnification, and no suture remnant was noted.The needle-suture piece was visually inspected, the swage and attachment area were noted to be as expected.The suture was examined, and the end suture was noted to be cut probably by a surgical instrument and the other section of the suture was not returned for evaluation to determine the assignable cause.Additionally, a photo was provided showing one open box and one labeled winding former with two needles inside the plastic bag.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number, and no non-conformances were identified.No conclusion could be reached as to what caused the reported complaint.As part of the quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.The product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.One open box with thirty-four unopened samples were received for analysis.The product code hs6857h is double armed.As per the sampling plan, a visual inspection was performed on thirteen samples, the packets were opened, and the swage and attachment area were noted as expected.The sutures were dispensed without problems and examined along the strand no anomalies were observed during evaluation.The functional test was performed using instron equipment and the pull force result 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a valve replacement on (b)(6) 2025 and suture was used.During the procedure, the suture pulled off the needle.Changed to another one to complete the surgery.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.

• Brand Name: PRLNE HS BLU 36IN 4-0 D/A RB-1
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE
• 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 ; * 00754
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 22897658
• Report Number: 2210968-2025-09831
• Device Sequence Number: 17605889
• Product Code: GAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031232778
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031232778(17)280930(10)TLBDRJ
• 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: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/26/2025

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: HS6857H
• Device Lot Number: TLBDRJ
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/19/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/30/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/26/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/16/2023
• 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