MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. ETHILON NYLON SUTURE; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number EH7980G

Device Problems Bent (1059); Break (1069); Detachment Of Device Component (1104)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Conclusion: to date, the device has not been returned.If the product is returned for evaluation, any further information derived from the evaluation will be submitted in a supplemental 3500a form.In addition, a review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted and the batch met all finished goods release criteria.

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent a keratoplasty procedure on an unknown date and suture was used.The needle bent because it was too deep in the foam.The suture also broke and the needle pulled off of the suture.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.

• Brand Name: ETHILON NYLON SUTURE
• Type of Device: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876 0151
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-JUAREZ; avenida de las torres 7125, co; l salvacar; ciudad juarez 32604 ; MX 32604
• Manufacturer Contact: guillermo villa ; route 22 west po box 151; somerville, NJ 08876 ; 9082180707
• MDR Report Key: 5518180
• MDR Text Key: 40937135
• Report Number: 2210968-2016-06846
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GAR
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SZ
• PMA/PMN Number: K946173
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/01/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/22/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2020
• Device Catalogue Number: EH7980G
• Device Lot Number: JMZ062
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/29/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/09/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1