MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL+ VIO 27IN 4-0 S/A SH-1; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	VCP310H
Medical Device Problem Code	Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/07/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a maxillofacial tumor resection procedure on (b)(6) 2026 and suture was used.The primary package of the suture was found damaged prior to use.Changed to another one to complete the surgery.No adverse patient consequences were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).The following information was requested, but unavailable: was the sterility of the device compromised? received information as following from sales rep via phone; please refer to attached photo, other information requested is unknown.Investigation summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.One unopened sample was received for analysis.Product code vcp310h.During the inspection of the returned sample, a hole was noted to be outside to in caused by an unknown object trespassing on the complete foil package.This hole is affecting product integrity.Additionally, blue ink and a tear was observed in proximity to the hole.To complement this assessment, one photograph was provided that visually documented the hole in the foil packet.Due to the damage found on the device, the complaint is confirmed.The condition of the package is indicative of handling and storage issues that occurred outside of ethicon control.As part of the ethicon quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device and no non conformances / manufacturing irregularities related to the malfunction were identified.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.

• Brand Name: VCL+ VIO 27IN 4-0 S/A SH-1
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• 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: 24236067
• Report Number: 2210968-2026-01206
• Device Sequence Number: 21399944
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031052178
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031052178(17)280331(10)107KE9
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K132580
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/02/2026

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: VCP310H
• Device Lot Number: 107KE9
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/26/2026
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/08/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/02/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/07/2025
• 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