MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PDS PLUS ANTIBACTERIAL (POLYDIOXANONE) SUTURE; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE

Catalog Number PDP451G

Device Problem Needle, separation (1415)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported by a veterinarian that an animal underwent knee surgery on an unknown date and suture was used.During the procedure, the needle detached from the suture.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Conclusion: no conclusion can be drawn at this time.Should additional information be obtained, a supplemental 3500a form will be submitted accordingly.A review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted and the batch met all finished goods release criteria.

• Brand Name: PDS PLUS ANTIBACTERIAL (POLYDIOXANONE) SUTURE
• Type of Device: SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876 015
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-JUAREZ; avenida de las torres 7125, co; l salvacar; ciudad juarez 3260 4; MX 32604
• Manufacturer Contact: guillermo villa ; route 22 west po box 151; somerville, NJ 08876 ; 9082180707
• MDR Report Key: 3843766
• MDR Text Key: 4407991
• Report Number: 2210968-2014-06934
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NEW
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K061037
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/14/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/02/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2015
• Device Catalogue Number: PDP451G
• Device Lot Number: GLK887
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/13/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1