MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DAVIS & GECK CARIBE LTD POLYSORB; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC AC

Model Number	GLS-322
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Unintended Radiation Exposure (4565); Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	09/10/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a procedure, a needle detachment occurred with the suture.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Event or Problem Description
According to the reporter, during an open pd catheter removal procedure, a needle detachment occurred and fell into the patient's cavity, resulting in unanticipated tissue loss and an extended incision.The event required additional surgical intervention, including removal of extra tissue and intraoperative x-rays to locate the missing component.The surgical time was extended by more than 30 minutes.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d4 (expiration date, lot #, unique identifier (udi) #), g3, h4.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted one suture and one needle.The needle was disengaged from the suture and broken at the swage.The swage was still attached to the suture.Upon microscopic inspection, instrument marks were observed near the break site.Functional testing on the opened complaint device was precluded as the needle was returned broken.It was reported that a needle was detached.The reported issue could not be confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.The evaluation detected an unreported condition: of needle broken.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.A secondary review of the device history records found no potentially contributing factors.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: in handling this or any other suture material, care should be taken to avoid damage from handling.Avoid crushing or crimping damage due to application of surgical instruments, such as forceps or needle holders.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.

• Brand Name: POLYSORB
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC AC
• Manufacturer (Section D): DAVIS & GECK CARIBE LTD; zona franca de san isidro; santo domingo 0101 ; DR 0101
• Manufacturer (Section G): DAVIS & GECK CARIBE LTD; zona franca de san isidro; santo domingo 0101 ; DR 0101
• Manufacturer Contact: mike bocchino ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112-4391 ; 8006464633
• MDR Report Key: 23234260
• Report Number: 9612501-2025-02587
• Device Sequence Number: 15907812
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521045651
• UDI-Public: (01)10884521045651(17)300331(10)D5D2700Y(20)01
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K963253
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/07/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: GLS-322
• Device Catalogue Number: GLS-322
• Device Lot Number: D5D2700Y
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/22/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/10/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/23/2025; 12/26/2025; 01/05/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/07/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/08/2025; 12/29/2025; 01/07/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/10/2025
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Age: 55 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 116 KG