MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL CT BRD VIO 27IN 4-0 S/A FS-1; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	J451H
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	08/27/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device number, 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 an animal underwent an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2019 and suture was used.The suture broke while tying it off.It is unknown where the suture broke.The procedure was completed with an alternate like device.There was no patient consequence reported.

• Brand Name: VCL CT BRD VIO 27IN 4-0 S/A FS-1
• 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: 9116441
• Report Number: 2210968-2019-88079
• Device Sequence Number: 16594529
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031039995
• UDI-Public: 10705031039995
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OR
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K022269
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/29/2019

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: 05/31/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: J451H
• Device Lot Number: MGK989
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/29/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/25/2019
• Patient Sequence Number: 1