MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VICRYL RAPIDE SUTURE 27"(70CM) 3-0 UND; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	VR416
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Markings/Labelling Problem (2911)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	10/16/2019
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.The product upon which this medwatch is based has been received, however, the product evaluation is not yet complete.Any further information derived from the evaluation will be submitted in a supplemental 3500a form.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2019, it was found in the inventory that there was indication of ¿reverse cutting¿ on the box though the spec of the needle shape is taper point.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.No additional information was provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device vr416; (b)(4) number, and no non-conformances were identified.Investigation summary: pictures were returned for analysis.Upon visual inspection of the photo there was indication of ¿reverse cutting¿ in japanese language could be observed and no conclusion could be reach as the sample was not returned for analysis.The manufacturing records were reviewed, and the manufacturing/packaging criteria were met prior to the release of this batch.Investigation summary: an empty opened box and twelve representative samples of product code vr416; (b)(4) were received for evaluation.During the visual inspection of the opened box, it was found that there was indication of ¿reverse cutting¿ in japanese language and the finished drawing specification of the needle shape is for a taper point needle.The print information of the twelve representative samples were comparison against the finished drawing and the information was confirmed to be correct, the drawing and indication belong to taper point needle.In addition, the packets were opened, and the tip needles was inspected under 10x magnification and were confirmed to pertain to sh needle.According to visual inspection of the box, the packaging labeling identification cause was due to wrong and/or mixed dispenser box.

• Brand Name: VICRYL RAPIDE SUTURE 27"(70CM) 3-0 UND
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876
• MDR Report Key: 9306136
• Report Number: 2210968-2019-89804
• Device Sequence Number: 16722206
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031134645
• UDI-Public: 10705031134645
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K033746
• 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): 10/15/2019

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: 09/30/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: VR416
• Device Lot Number: PDCBLJE0
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/06/2019
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/15/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/06/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/11/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/19/2019
• Patient Sequence Number: 1