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MalfunctionGAM

POLYSORB

Received Apr 10, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 1, 2026

Report 9612501-2026-01046 · MDR key 24843054

Device

Generic name

Suture, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Ac

Model number

GL-124

Catalog number

GL-124

Lot number

A4E1782Y

Product problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: B5, G3 MEDTRONIC SUBMITS THIS REPORT TO COMPLY WITH FDA REGULATIONS 21 CFR PARTS 4 AND 803. MEDTRONIC HAS MADE REASONABLE EFFORTS TO PROVIDE AS MUCH RELEVANT INFORMATION AS IS AVAILABLE TO THE COMPANY AS OF THE SUBMISSION DATE OF THIS REPORT. THIS REPORT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN ADMISSION OR A CONCLUSION BY FDA, MEDTRONIC, OR ITS EMPLOYEES THAT THE DEVICE, MEDTRONIC, OR ITS EMPLOYEE CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO THE EVENT DESCRIBED IN THE REPORT. ANY REQUIRED FIELDS THAT ARE UNPOPULATED ARE BLANK BECAUSE THE INFORMATION IS CURRENTLY UNKNOWN OR UNAVAILABLE. MEDTRONIC WILL SUBMIT A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT IF ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION BECOMES KNOWN.

Description of Event or Problem

ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A LEFT UPPER LUNG LOBECTOMY WITH ROBOTIC MEDIASTINAL LYMPH NODE DISSECTION, AT THE END OF THE PROCEDURE, THE THREE SUTURES FROM THE SAME BOX HAD NEEDLE DETACHMENT. THE THREAD WAS CHANGED THREE TIMES TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

D10 CONCOMITANT PRODUCTS: GL-124 GL-124 POLYSORB* 0 VIO 75CM V20 X36 - (LOT#A4E1782Y); GL-124 GL-124 POLYSORB* 0 VIO 75CM V20 X36 - (LOT#A4E1782Y); MEDTRONIC SUBMITS THIS REPORT TO COMPLY WITH FDA REGULATIONS 21 CFR PARTS 4 AND 803. MEDTRONIC HAS MADE REASONABLE EFFORTS TO PROVIDE AS MUCH RELEVANT INFORMATION AS IS AVAILABLE TO THE COMPANY AS OF THE SUBMISSION DATE OF THIS REPORT. THIS REPORT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN ADMISSION OR A CONCLUSION BY FDA, MEDTRONIC, OR ITS EMPLOYEES THAT THE DEVICE, MEDTRONIC, OR ITS EMPLOYEE CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO THE EVENT DESCRIBED IN THE REPORT. ANY REQUIRED FIELDS THAT ARE UNPOPULATED ARE BLANK BECAUSE THE INFORMATION IS CURRENTLY UNKNOWN OR UNAVAILABLE. MEDTRONIC WILL SUBMIT A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT IF ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION BECOMES KNOWN.

Description of Event or Problem

ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A SURGERY, AT THE END OF THE PROCEDURE, THE THREE SUTURES FROM THE SAME BOX HAD NEEDLE DETACHMENT. THE THREAD WAS CHANGED THREE TIMES TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.