MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 36"(90CM) 2-0 UND; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	VCP917H
Medical Device Problem Code	Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Wound Dehiscence (1154); Pain (1994); Not Applicable (3189)
Date of Event	09/15/2018
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
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.Attempts are being made to obtain the following information.To date no response has been provided.If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.The patient demographic info: age, weight, bmi at the time of index procedure.What tissue location of the placement of suture? what was the tissue condition, i.E., normal or thin, calcified, fragile, diseased? how was suture initially placed (interrupted or continuous)? did the suture break post-operatively? if yes, was there any suture breakage that led to the wound splitting? was there wound swelling after closure? please explain why the physician believed the suture did not absorb well.What was the appearance of the suture during the second procedure? other relevant patient history/concomitant medications.If applicable, will product be returned, return date, tracking information? what is physician¿s opinion as to the etiology of or contributing factors to this event? what is the patient current status?.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient underwent physiological delivery on (b)(6) 2018 and suture was used on perineal notch.On (b)(6) 2018, the patient¿s wound split fully and the patient complained of pain.The patient¿s symptoms were relieved after suture removal.The healthcare professional opined the suture did not absorb well.Additional information has been requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Pc-(b)(4).Additional information was requested and the following was obtained: the patient demographic info: age, weight, bmi at the time of index procedure unk what tissue location of the placement of suture?unk what was the tissue condition, i.E., normal or thin, calcified, fragile, diseased? unk how was suture initially placed (interrupted or continuous)? unk did the suture break post-operatively? unk if yes, was there any suture breakage that led to the wound splitting? unk was there wound swelling after closure? unk please explain why the physician believed the suture did not absorb well.The suture implanted several days later but didn't become soft as it before what was the appearance of the suture during the second procedure?unk if applicable, will product be returned, return date, tracking information? unk what is physician¿s opinion as to the etiology of or contributing factors to this event? unk what is the patient current status? stable.

• Brand Name: VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 36"(90CM) 2-0 UND
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876 0151
• MDR Report Key: 8011129
• Report Number: 2210968-2018-76794
• Device Sequence Number: 13819004
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031056039
• UDI-Public: 10705031056039
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K032420
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2018
• Device Explanted Year: 2018
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/12/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: VCP917H
• Device Lot Number: KJ7132
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/12/2018
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/31/2018
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/28/2018
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/01/2018
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention