MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PRNVA BLU 30IN 6-0 D/A C-1; SUTURE, NON ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Model Number	3706H
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	01/01/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Attempts have been made to retrieve the device.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 in 2019 and suture was used.The suture deswaged on routine use.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint#: (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 01/24/2020.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.H3 evaluation: it was received for analysis an empty labeled winding former two detached needles and a suture piece of product.During the visual inspection of the needles, the swage and attachment area were noted to be as expected.However, there were body fluids, remnant of the suture inside of the barrel hole, and slight marks at the edge of the needle that appear to be by the use of a surgical instrument.In the other needle, no suture remnant at the barrel of the hole was observed, only, body fluids and marks on the needle that appear to be by the use of a surgical instrument could be observed.The suture was examined, and the impression of the swage area was not observed as the end was cut.The manufacturing records were reviewed, and the manufacturing/packaging criteria were met prior to the release of this batch.Per the sample condition the assignable of the performance - pull off suture needle, suggest an improper handling of the sample.

• Brand Name: PRNVA BLU 30IN 6-0 D/A C-1
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NON ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876
• MDR Report Key: 9359207
• Report Number: 2210968-2019-90194
• Device Sequence Number: 13949437
• Product Code: GAW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031004627
• UDI-Public: 10705031004627
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K001625
• 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): 11/06/2019

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 Model Number: 3706H
• Device Catalogue Number: 3706H
• Device Lot Number: PAJ579
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/09/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/06/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/09/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/21/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/24/2020
• Patient Sequence Number: 1