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

Catalog Number	VCP493H
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/11/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint #: (b)(4).H3 photo investigation summary: this is an analysis for a photo submitted to ethicon for evaluation.During the visual analysis, the following was observed: the photo shows an open foil, a winding former 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.We value the opportunity to fully analyze the device upon its return.As part of ethicon quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.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.Attempts have been made to retrieve the device.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 information was requested, and the following was obtained via: did this event contribute to any patient adverse event? if yes, please explain.No.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2025 and suture was used.During the procedure, the problem of pulling off suture needle happened while suturing the patient's skin during surgery, and the suture was replaced to continue suturing.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 1/28/2026 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.Additional information: d9, h3, h6 h3 investigational summary: the product was returned to eth for evaluation.Visual inspection revealed that one empty foil packet and one labeled winding former with a suture partially dispensed and one detached needle were received for analysis.Product code vcp493.The swage and attachment area were noted as expected during the visual inspection of the needle.The barrel hole of the needle was examined under magnification and remnant suture was found.The suture was examined, and although the diameter of the suture in the tipping area was noted with significant difference in suture¿s diameter and coloration.Besides that, the end was observed to be broken.This type of detachment mode is most likely related to improper tipping, as the suture is breaking away from the swage area.Based on the information currently available, damaged suture was identified during the investigation of the sample received.This product issue will be addressed through the ethicon quality system.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.

• Brand Name: VCL+ UD 18IN 5-0 S/A P-3 PRM MP
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-JUAREZ; calle durango #2751; ciudad juarez 32575 ; MX 32575
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 23803611
• Report Number: 2210968-2025-14055
• Device Sequence Number: 12695778
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031053663
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031053663(17)290930(10)103Z90
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K032420
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/15/2025

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: VCP493H
• Device Lot Number: 103Z90
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/18/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/05/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/15/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/28/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/10/2024
• 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