MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL CT BRD UD 27IN 3-0 S/A PS-2 PRM MP; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	J427H
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	10/08/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device pam270 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 an unknown foot procedure on (b)(6) 2019 and suture was used.While closing the subcutaneous tissue, the tip broke and it split.The sliver of the needle stripped off from the tip.The sliver was recovered.The case was completed with another device of the same product code.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.

• Brand Name: VCL CT BRD UD 27IN 3-0 S/A PS-2 PRM MP
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876
• MDR Report Key: 9281512
• Report Number: 2210968-2019-89549
• Device Sequence Number: 16847046
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031039780
• UDI-Public: 10705031039780
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K022269
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: health professional,user faci
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 10/10/2019

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: 12/31/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: J427H
• Device Lot Number: PAM270
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/10/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/05/2019
• Patient Sequence Number: 1