MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL+ VIO 27IN 4-0 S/A FS-2; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID

Catalog Number	VCP397H
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/28/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a c-section on (b)(6) 2025 and suture was used.During the procedure, while the doctor was suturing the wound, the problem of pulling off suture needle suddenly happened and was immediately stopped and replaced with a new suture.After careful observation of the problematic product, it was found that the needle hole of the suture needle was broken.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint #: (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803, part 4 subpart b.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.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.The following information was requested but unavailable: did the needle fall into the patient? if yes, was the needle piece removed from the patient during the same procedure? h6 investigation findings: c22 - photo review.H3 investigation summary: this is an analysis for a photo submitted to ethicon for evaluation.During the visual analysis, the following was observed: the photos show an opened foil labeled as vcp397, lot number 108q6u, expiration date 2030-30-04, with an apparent detachment of the needle.A clear analysis of the end point of failure or the needle hole could not be performed due to the position of the needle.Based on the photo review, the event reported is confirmed, however no conclusion or root cause could be determined.Hands on device analysis may provide the additional evidence necessary to confirm the root cause of the reported event.Because the device was not returned our evaluation is limited.As part of ethicon quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.

• Brand Name: VCL+ VIO 27IN 4-0 S/A FS-2
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-SAN ANGELO; 3348 pulliam st; san angelo TX 76905
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 23649057
• Report Number: 2210968-2025-13249
• Device Sequence Number: 4903492
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031149946
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031149946(17)300430(10)108Q6U
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K181652
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 11/25/2025

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: VCP397H
• Device Lot Number: 108Q6U
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/31/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/25/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/29/2025
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown