MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL+ UD 27IN 5-0 S/A FS-2; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	VCP421H
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	08/05/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device pb6839 batch 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 the patient underwent c-section on an unknown date and suture was used.The needle was broken when sewing the last layer of skin.The broken needle was taken out from the skin.Changed to another device to complete the surgery.The patient¿s incision recovered well before discharge.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.No additional information could be provided.

• Brand Name: VCL+ UD 27IN 5-0 S/A FS-2
• 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: 9125606
• Report Number: 2210968-2019-88154
• Device Sequence Number: 2459414
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031053076
• UDI-Public: 10705031053076
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K032420
• 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
• 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: 01/31/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: VCP421H
• Device Lot Number: PB6839
• 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: 09/26/2019
• Patient Sequence Number: 1