MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PDS PLUS VIO 27IN USP0; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE

Catalog Number PDP2017H

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 03/01/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint (b)(4) h6 component code: g07002 - device not returned this report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803, part 4 subpart b.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.

Event Description

It was reported an animal underwent an unknown veterinary procedure in (b)(6) 2024 and suture was used.During the veterinary procedure, the needle broke in the middle and part of it was in the dog's abdomen.As a consequences, the operation time was extended by opening up the abdomen to remove the needle.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.

• Brand Name: PDS PLUS VIO 27IN USP0
• Type of Device: SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-JUAREZ; calle durango #2751; ciudad juarez 32575 ; MX 32575
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 18991046
• MDR Text Key: 339219753
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-03567
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NEW
• Combination Product (y/n): Y
• Reporter Country Code: BE
• PMA/PMN Number: K061037
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/28/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/28/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: PDP2017H
• Device Lot Number: TEMQUL
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/13/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/30/2023
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1