MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL+ VIO 36IN 2-0 S/A CT; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	VCP357H
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/26/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained via: did the reported issue contribute to any patient adverse consequences? no did the needle fall into the patient? if so, were x-rays taken to locate the needle piece(s)? what measures were implemented to retrieve the broken piece? was there any additional tissue damage resulting from the search for the needle piece? the needle did not fall into the patient.Does a fragment of the needle remain in the patient¿s tissue? if so, is there any plan in place to remove the needle piece in the future? if so, could you please provide the scheduled date for the removal? in which tissue structure was the broken needle located? what is the surgeon¿s opinion of the potential consequences for the patient? no fragment of the needle remains in the patient¿s tissue.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2026 and suture was used.During the procedure, during the surgical procedure for the patient, the surgeon used the suture normally to suture the tissue.When the needle holder was gripping the front end of the needle, the tip of the needle suddenly broke, and the surgeon immediately stopped the operation.The needle and the broken end were removed and checked by the chief surgeon, hand washing nurse, and tour nurse to confirm the integrity of the needle.After reporting, the suture was replaced again.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.

• Brand Name: VCL+ VIO 36IN 2-0 S/A CT
• 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: 24444985
• Report Number: 2210968-2026-01997
• Device Sequence Number: 10372841
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031052697
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031052697(17)300331(10)1080XC
• 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: Other,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: VCP357H
• Device Lot Number: 1080XC
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/29/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/25/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/25/2025
• 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