MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. ETHLN BLK 18IN 3-0 S/A PS-1 PRM MP; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	1663H
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.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 unknown procedure on an unknown date and suture was used.During the procedure, the suture popped off the needle.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.No additional information was provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Representative samples were received for evaluation.Four unopened samples of product code 1663, lot # mmh529 were returned for analysis.During the visual inspection of four samples, no defects were found on the packages.The samples were opened, and swage and attachment area were noted to be as expected.The sutures were dispensed without problems and examined along of the strand and no defects, or damaged were observed.A functional test was performed and the pull force were above the minimum requirements.The manufacturing records were reviewed, and the manufacturing/packaging criteria were met prior to the release of this batch.Per the conditions of the sample received, no performance pull off suture needle was found, and the tested sample met the finished goods requirements.Representative samples returned to support investigation of 3 device issues captured in reports 2210968-2019-86165, 2210968-2019-86166.Analysis results have been included in follow up reports for each.

• Brand Name: ETHLN BLK 18IN 3-0 S/A PS-1 PRM MP
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876 0151
• MDR Report Key: 8931358
• Report Number: 2210968-2019-86167
• Device Sequence Number: 19344976
• Product Code: GAR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031001732
• UDI-Public: 10705031001732
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: NZ
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/01/2019

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: 10/31/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: 1663H
• Device Lot Number: MMH529
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/01/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/04/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/26/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/30/2019
• Patient Sequence Number: 1