MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. J-VAC; CATHETER TIP SUCTION

Catalog Number	2160
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Integrity Problem (2978)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported a patient underwent an unknown surgery on an unknown date a reservoir was used.The connection part between reservoir and adapter was broken.Another product was used to complete the case.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.Further details are not provided.Upon receipt and evaluation, connection port (stuck inside the adapter) also had visible cut marks.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4) additional information has been requested and received.Attempts to obtain the device have been made.If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.Could you please elaborate further on the issue reported with this product? reservoir connection could you kindly perform and document the follow-up attempt for the product return? the device will be shipped.H3 evaluation: complaint sample review: two complaint samples received, one is reservoir bulb with separate connection port (stuck inside the adapter) was received for evaluation, products were inspected visually, below were detailed observations: 1.Connection port of the bulb was separated, and there were significant cut marks visible on the remaining portion of the bulb port.2.Separated part of the connection port (stuck inside the adapter) also had visible cut marks.3.Drain with trocar have no negative observation was found.Based on above observations, it is suspected that the product might have handled differently at user end, and lead to the defect generation.As per standard practice, 100% functional test and 100% visual inspection was carried out, before and after packing of finished goods, prior to the product release.There was no scope to miss such defect, at manufacturing / release stage.Documents review: during investigation of complaint, batch review of in-process and final packaging inspections, as well as the manufacturing process is performed, these products are reported to be manufactured, inspected, and packaged in conformance with customer's specifications and have been found to be acceptable within all parameters.No discrepancy as per the reported defect is observed.Retention sample review: no negative observation was found.Review of defective sample's image / video: not applicable, as there was no complaint sample image / video received for evaluation.The device history records were reviewed and the manufacturing criteria was met prior to the release of this lot.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.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: J-VAC
• Common Device Name: CATHETER TIP SUCTION
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEGANIA INDIA; 251, sector-6, imt manesar; gurugram 12205 2; IN 122052
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 24941917
• Report Number: 2210968-2026-04338
• Device Sequence Number: 12968186
• Product Code: JOL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031003293
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031003293(17)300613(10)J2500851
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: CL II EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/21/2026

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: 2160
• Device Lot Number: J2500851
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/26/2026
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/10/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/21/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/13/2025
• 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