MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. ETHILON* BLK10-0 30 2XTGW140-6; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number W1770

Device Problem Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).(b)(4).The device history records were reviewed and the manufacturing criteria was met prior to the release of this lot.Additional information was requested and the following was provided: can you please confirm whether or not the surgeon has been able to determine if the foreign object from the suture has been left implanted in the patient¿s eye? the surgeon alleged that foreign matter might be left on the patient eye considering that he felt something different while using the suture and identified potential foreign matter in the patient eye with his loupe please confirm if any medical or surgical intervention has been required? not yet required.But the surgeon want to know whether it's okay if the material is left in the eye.Photos of the eye, alleged foreign matter, or reported product issue would also be appreciated.No photo available.The surgeon said it can be only identified with his loupe, so photo cannot show the material.Are the quantities listed above the number of devices being returned (total 39)? yes.39 ea of 4 different lots were returned.As the surgeon cannot confirm which lot number has the problem, he returned all open boxes of product in his facility.Did the surgeon use 1 suture of product w1770 during the procedure that felt something between needled and suture during penetrating cornea? he felt something between needle and suture with 4 or 5 sutures.Were 4 sutures of w1770 used on the one patient with issue between suture and needle? unknown.They might be used with multiple patients but the surgeon found a potential foreign matter in the eye of one patient.What were the ¿multiple¿ issues noted with the sutures being returned from 4 lots? see above.The surgeon experienced similar issue (felt something during penetrating cornea) with 4 or 5 sutures.Can you confirm ¿one of them he thought something is on cornea of patient¿ means 1 suture? while he felt something between need and suture but he found the potential foreign matter in one patient.2nd additional information obtained: where is the foreign body located in the patient eye? the surgeon explained it is on the cornea.Does the foreign body affect the patient¿s vision in some way? the patient can not see the foreign body.How is the foreign body affecting the patients post operative care? the patient comes to hospital regularly, and surgeon exam that time.What is the opinion of the surgeon as to the identification of the foreign body? the foreign body from needle or suture.(clear color) 3rd additional information obtained: have you been able to confirm whether or not the alleged foreign matter was left in the patient¿s eye? yes, it is left in patient¿s eye.Has there been any medical or surgical intervention at this time in attempt to identify or retrieve the alleged foreign matter? no.Not yet.The surgeon strongly alleged the foreign material would be glue (in this case, epoxy).That¿s why the surgeon wants to know whether it¿s okay if the potential material stays left in the eye for long time.An opened box with four unopened samples of product were returned for analysis.The product code is double armed.During visual inspection of four unopened samples, no defects were found on the packages.The samples were opened, and the swage and attachment area of needles were as expected, however excess of epoxy was noted between the end barrel needle and the suture of the samples 1,3 and 4; in the other needle-suture combination (sample 2) no defects were observed.The sutures were dispensed without problems and examined along of the strand and no defects or damaged were noted.The manufacturing records were reviewed, and the manufacturing/packaging criteria were met prior to the release of this batch.Per the condition of three unopened samples, the assignable cause of performance surface related defect ¿ needle, are excessive epoxy and stringy epoxy,.

Event Description

It was reported a patient underwent an unknown eye surgery on an unknown date and suture was used.The surgeon had felt something between needle and suture during penetrating the cornea.So he alerted the nurse.He thought something was on cornea of patient.So he tried to remove it but unable to.

• 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; road 183, km. 8.3; san lorenzo 00754
• Manufacturer Contact: darlene kyle ; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville, NJ 08876-0151 ; 9082182792
• MDR Report Key: 8175420
• MDR Text Key: 130899422
• Report Number: 2210968-2018-77845
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GAR
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: KS
• 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: 11/26/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/18/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/28/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: W1770
• Device Lot Number: MCQ928
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/07/2018
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/26/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/28/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1