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

Model Number	SC-543
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/14/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a nasal septum procedure, prior to patient incision, the needle detached from the suture while removing it from the retainer and preparing the suture for use.This issue occurred on two devices.An additional new suture was used without issue.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10: concomitant products: sc-543, sc-543 caprosyn* 3-0 und 75 cm sc1 x36 (lot d3j3125y).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: d9, g3, h3, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.One opened and one representative devices were available for evaluation.Visual inspection of the opened suture sample noted one suture and one needle.The needle was returned disengaged from the suture.Upon microscopic inspection of the needle, normal crimp and swage marks were noted.Suture material was observed to be present in the swage, indicating the suture broke off at the swage.Functional testing on the opened complaint device was precluded as the needle was returned detached.It was reported that the needle detached from the suture.The reported issue was confirmed.The most likely cause was determined to be manufacturing related.Internal process improvements have been initiated to mitigate this issue.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.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: CAPROSYN
• 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: 23596901
• Report Number: 9612501-2025-03063
• Device Sequence Number: 13357248
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521034709
• UDI-Public: (01)10884521034709(17)260831(10)D3J3125Y(20)01
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: PL
• PMA/510(K) Number: K032586
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/23/2026

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 Expiration Date: 08/31/2026
• Device Model Number: SC-543
• Device Catalogue Number: SC-543
• Device Lot Number: D3J3125Y
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/14/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/18/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/19/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/23/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/22/2023
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE H11
• Patient Sex: Unknown