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

Catalog Number	VCP422H
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint#(b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 2/27/2026.H6 component code: c22 - photo analysis.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.H3 photo analysis: this is an analysis for a photo submitted to ethicon for evaluation.During the visual analysis, the following was observed: the photos shows a sales open unit box with vcp422h product codes, the lot #1052l8, expiration date 2029-nov-30 and one broken needle in two sections in the area of the needle body, only one suture segment is still attached.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.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a ventral hernia repair procedure on an unknown date and suture was used.It was by the surgeon that during surgery, needle on suture "broke in half" during closure.Needle/suture disposed of by staff because contaminated and already in needle tray.Surgery case was "diagnosis lap ventral hernia repair lysis of adhesions".There was no patient consequence reported.Additional information was requested.

• Brand Name: VCL+ UD 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.-JUAREZ; calle durango #2751; ciudad juarez 32575 ; MX 32575
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 24469138
• Report Number: 2210968-2026-02085
• Device Sequence Number: 18711441
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031149953
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031149953(17)291130(10)1052L8
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter State: IN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial

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: VCP422H
• Device Lot Number: 1052L8
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/03/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/27/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/02/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown