MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. ETHIBOND EXCEL SUTURE 30(75CM) 1 GRN; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	X425H
Medical Device Problem Code	Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The device history records were reviewed and the manufacturing criteria was met prior to the release of this lot.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 an surgical procedure on an unknown date and suture was used.During the procedure, it was found that the package had been damaged and had a hole before opening the package.The package had been stored for a long time.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: ETHIBOND EXCEL SUTURE 30(75CM) 1 GRN
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville 08876 0151
• MDR Report Key: 7082639
• Report Number: 2210968-2017-71578
• Device Sequence Number: 1874377
• Product Code: GAT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031057296
• UDI-Public: 10705031057296
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K946173
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 11/15/2017

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 Expiration Date: 01/31/2018
• Device Catalogue Number: X425H
• Device Lot Number: GEB806
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/15/2017
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/05/2017
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1