MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL+ UD 27IN 5-0 S/A RB-1; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	VCP213H
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure in (b)(6) 2026 and suture was used.During the procedure, it was reported that the problem of pulling off suture needle happened in surgery.Changed another one to complete the surgery.There is no report on patient's injury.There will return 1 actual products and 35 representative samples for analysis.No additional information could be provided.The needle did not fell into the patient.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).H3 investigation summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.One sealed box with thirty-six representative unopened samples was received for analysis.Product code vcp213h.The complaint sample was not received for evaluation.Upon initial inspection of the samples, no external damages were evident on the exterior packaging.Following the sampling plan, a visual inspection was conducted on thirteen samples.The packets were opened, and swage and attachment areas appeared as expected.The sutures were dispensed without problems and examined along the strand to detect any issue related no defects were observed during evaluation.A functional test was performed using instron equipment and the pull force result was above the minimum requirements.The event described could not be confirmed as the device performed without any defect noted.As part of the ethicon quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The event described could not be confirmed as no product defect was identified, there may have been other circumstances or issues that occurred during the use of the device that could not be replicated during the laboratory analysis.H6 component code: g07002 - no device problem found.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.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained via: did the suture experience a pull-off, or was there a needle break? received information as following from sales rep via phone today.The problem of pulling off suture needle happened; there was not a needle break.

• Brand Name: VCL+ UD 27IN 5-0 S/A RB-1
• 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: 24443762
• Report Number: 2210968-2026-01992
• Device Sequence Number: 13372851
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031051645
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031051645(17)290831(10)103D75
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/25/2026

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: VCP213H
• Device Lot Number: 103D75
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/13/2026
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/28/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/25/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/14/2024
• 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