It was reported that the patient underwent nose reconstruction procedure on (b)(6) 2018 and suture was used.In (b)(6) 2018 the patient experienced significant nasal edema, hyperemia, itching, pain, face numbness, especially on the face left side.The patient experienced discomfort and reported that some suture parts were coming out.In (b)(6) 2019, the sutures that were used during the procedure on (b)(6) 2018 started to come out in crystallized form from the nasal cavity.During the reoperation on (b)(6) 2019, many suture knots were found at the incision site, that were used on (b)(6) 2018.It was found that the suture, wasn't absorbed after 238 days.After the reoperation on (b)(6) 2019, crystallized suture pieces continue to come out from the nasal cavity.No additional information was provided.
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(b)(4).It was reported by the attorney: communication was made to the patient advising that we agree to the suture being cut in half and returned to us for testing.The patient was advised that high resolution photographs of the explanted suture before it is cut and after it is cut, along with a description of how it was cut, must be sent to us at the same time that the suture is returned.The patient indicated that she is no longer willing to provide the suture.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lpm862 number, and no non-conformances were identified.
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