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

Catalog Number 1666G

Device Problem Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problems Swelling (2091); No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 06/30/2016

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Concomitant medical devices: fougera triple antibiotic ointment.In addition, a review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted and the batch met all finished goods release criteria.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 medical or surgical intervention performed to address the finger swelling? we had to do an i&d of the finger on this patient, but there are now 3 similar cases of unusual swelling of the finger within 2 days of stitches in the ed.All had the same product use below.What is the physicians opinion of the contributing factors of the reaction? they are unclear as to the cause.One suggested that it may be a chemical response, but is not sure.Were any other products (adhesives / sutures from other product codes) used besides sutures from 698g and 1666g? if so, please provide the appropriate product code(s) and lot number(s).The other items used: neosporin ointment and chlorhexidine solution, adaptec with 4x4.We used chlorhexidine scrub, and fougera triple antibiotic ointment.It was recently reported that there have been three similar cases of unusual swelling of the finger within 2 days of stitches in the event description.Were all of the procedures finger laceration repairs? three had return ed visits with blister draining; 1 returned to the ed and was admitted obs and had an i&d of the finger d initial visit: (b)(6) 2016.Second visit: (b)(6) 2016.Are the event dates of any of the procedures available? see above initial ed visit and return 2nd ed visit.What are the causes of the finger lacerations? chain saw injury, knife injury (in kitchen), dog bite (i can¿t recall the 4th, but they are all different).

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent a finger laceration repair procedure on (b)(6) 2016 and the suture was used.Following the procedure, the patient experienced a swelling at the site and returned to the emergency department on (b)(6) 2016.The incision and drainage procedure was performed.The doctor opined that they are unclear as to the cause and one suggested that it may be a chemical response, but is not sure.

• 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.-SAN LORENZO PR; 982 road 183 km 8.3; san lorenzo PR 00754
• Manufacturer Contact: kenneth clark ; route 22 westp o box 151; somerville, NJ 08876 ; 9082183547
• MDR Report Key: 5921667
• MDR Text Key: 53720924
• Report Number: 2210968-2016-12451
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GAR
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K946173
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/10/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/01/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/31/2020
• Device Catalogue Number: 1666G
• Device Lot Number: KAH115
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/09/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/15/2016
• 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
• Treatment: CHLORHEXIDINESCRUB,ADAPTEC4X4
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention