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

Catalog Number PDP777D

Device Problem Needle, separation (1415)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 07/15/2014

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2014 and suture was used.While a nurse was passing the suture to the surgeon, the nurse found that the suture was detached from the needle.There was no adverse consequence to the patient.No additional information was provided.

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.In addition, 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: SUTURES - 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: 3980429
• MDR Text Key: 4637334
• Report Number: 2210968-2014-10789
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NEW
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K061037
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/17/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/05/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: PDP777D
• Device Lot Number: HC6965
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/16/2014
• 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