MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL RAP UD 18IN 5-0 S/A P-3 PRM; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	VR493
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on an unknown date and suture was used.It was reported by the distributor per account that structural integrity of suture is too weak - breaks too easily and is near impossible to use.No patient consequence is reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 11/12/2025 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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.Additional information was requested; the following was obtained: 1.When did the sutures break (removal from package / during handling prior to use on patient/ during passage through tissue / during tying / post-op)? the sutures broke "during use", at multiple stages.2.How many devices demonstrated the alleged deficiency? the entire box.3.Please provide the source or name of person providing answers to follow-up questions: dr.(b)(6).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.
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.Additional information: h6, additional information received: event date: 2025 record number: (b)(4).Initial reporter: (b)(4) (please refer to the attached email).Sales rep: (b)(4) (please refer to the attached email).Description as reported: "structural integrity of suture is too weak - breaks too easily and is near impossible to use." account name: bsc (please refer to the attached email).Product code: vr493.Product name: suture vicryl rapide 5/0 18in undyed p-3.Lot#/work order: (b)(4).Complaint quantity: 4 bx.Cah stock po (b)(4).Request action: return for credit.Po date: 05/16/2025.Product code: vr493 qty 4.Lot number: av9291 qty (b)(4).
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.Additional information: h6.Additional information received: we received confirmation via telephone on 01/13/26 that item vr493 had been returned for analysis and that the analysis had been completed.

• Brand Name: VCL RAP UD 18IN 5-0 S/A P-3 PRM
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-BRAZIL; rodovia presidente dutra; km 154; sao paulo 12240 ; BR 12240
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 23543648
• Report Number: 2210968-2025-12700
• Device Sequence Number: 13205382
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031134676
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031134676(17)290831(10)AV9291
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K033746
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/30/2026

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: VR493
• Device Lot Number: AV9291
• 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: 10/17/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/24/2025; 01/13/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/13/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/07/2026; 01/30/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/03/2024
• 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