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

Catalog Number Z771D

Device Problem Bent (1059)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).A review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted and the batch met all finished goods release criteria.Additional information was requested and the following was obtained: was the needle bending? yes it was.Did the needle break? no, just bending.Samples were returned for evaluation.Visual examination revealed that 3 of 4 returned samples presented deformed and bent up condition.User instrument marks were visible on the needles.The root cause and object, force and / or technique applied during use could not be determined.Reshaping needles may cause them to lose strength and be less resistant to bending and breaking.Grasping at the butt or attachment end could cause bending or breakage.Grasp the needle in an area one-third (1/3) to one-half (1/2) of the distance from the attachment end to the point.

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure and suture was used.The needle was pliable in any parts and bent during use.There was no adverse consequence to the patient.

• Brand Name: PDS II (POLYDIOXANONE) SUTURE
• Type of Device: SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876 0151
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-JUAREZ; avenida de las torres 7125, co; l salvacar; ciudad juarez 32604 ; MX 32604
• Manufacturer Contact: kenneth clark ; route 22 westp o box 151; somerville, NJ 08876 ; 9082183547
• MDR Report Key: 5769874
• MDR Text Key: 48780868
• Report Number: 2210968-2016-10171
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NEW
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: N18331
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/29/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/05/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/31/2020
• Device Catalogue Number: Z771D
• Device Lot Number: KAK281
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/10/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/10/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/25/2016
• 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