MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL+ VIO 27IN 3-0 S/A X-1; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	VCP460H
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	11/11/2019
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.Additional information was requested and the following was obtained: how many devices were involved in this single procedure? 2 devices were reported.Device return status/follow up? the device has been received at (b)(6) and will be shipped.Please check rmao.No further information will be provided.Note: events reported in 2210968-2019-90440.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown orthopedic surgery on (b)(6) 2019 and suture was used.During the procedure, when pulling the suture slightly after putting the first stitch, the suture was detached from the needle.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.No additional information was provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 01/08/2020.Additional information: d10, h4, h6.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot mmm167, and no non-conformances were identified.Additional h3 investigation summary: one opened sample of product code vcp460 was received for analysis.During the visual inspection of the needle the swage and attachment area were as expected.The barrel hole of the needle was examined under magnification and no suture remnant was noted.The suture was examined, and the insertion did not meet the requirement. 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 cause of the performance pull off - suture needle is a short insertion.This defect is caused because the insertion of the suture in the needle was insufficient from keep the needle/suture union during transportation or use.

• Brand Name: VCL+ VIO 27IN 3-0 S/A X-1
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876
• MDR Report Key: 9402660
• Report Number: 2210968-2019-90439
• Device Sequence Number: 2167720
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031053410
• UDI-Public: 10705031053410
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/13/2019

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: 10/31/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: VCP460H
• Device Lot Number: MMM167
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/16/2019
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/13/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/16/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/03/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/08/2020
• Patient Sequence Number: 1