MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ASPEN SURGICAL PRODUCTS, INC. NEEDLE 1/2 CIRCLE TAPER POINT MAYO CATGUT; SUTURE NEEDLE

Model Number	216706
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/18/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device is not available to be returned for evaluation.The investigation is ongoing.Once we have additional relevant information, it will be submitted in a supplemental report.
Event or Problem Description
Complainant alleges "needle broke while in use.".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was not returned for evaluation, no pictures were provided, and no lot number was provided.The complaint could not be confirmed and root cause could not be determined.Broken needles can occur if the customer holds the needle too close to the eye or end point with clamps, and the ifu includes this instruction to avoid breakage.If any additional relevant information is identified, it will be submitted in a supplemental report.

• Brand Name: NEEDLE 1/2 CIRCLE TAPER POINT MAYO CATGUT
• Common Device Name: SUTURE NEEDLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ASPEN SURGICAL PRODUCTS, INC.; 6945 southbelt dr se; caledonia MI 49316
• Manufacturer Contact: terry hall ; 6945 southbelt dr se; caledonia, MI 49316 ; 6166987100
• MDR Report Key: 23359047
• Report Number: 3002750084-2025-00055
• Device Sequence Number: 15659490
• Product Code: GAB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00840113217540
• UDI-Public: 00840113217540
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/20/2025

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 Model Number: 216706
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• 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: 09/25/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/22/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/20/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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