MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Ethicon Inc. VICRYL; Suture, Absorbable, Synthetic

Catalog Number	D5792
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/30/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a caesarean section procedure on an unknown date and suture was used.During the procedure the suture in question was used, among other products, during the uterine closure.The surgeon made the initial pass of the needle and suture through the tissue and formed an initial knot manually.While tightening the knot on the uterine tissue, the suture tore in an area close to the uterine tissue.Because the suture is long, the surgeon passed the same needle with the suture again, formed another knot manually, and tightened it, and continued the suturing without a similar issue and completed the procedure successfully.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint #(b)(4).Attempts have been made to retrieve the device.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: -was there any reported patient or user harm? ## no *** -was there a significant delay? ## no *** -what is the current status of the patients? unknown - how many devices demonstrated the alleged deficiency? 1 device history review: a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 102u6c / d5792 batch number, and no non-conformances were identified.Expiration date: jul/31/2029 date of mfg.: aug/19/2024.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: VICRYL
• 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 ; +1(303)552-6892
• MDR Report Key: 50897569
• Report Number: 2210968-2026-09695
• Device Sequence Number: 13433052
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031025660
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031025660(17)290731(10)102U6C
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K946173
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/25/2026

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: D5792
• Device Lot Number: 102U6C
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/30/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/25/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/19/2024
• 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