MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. STFX SYM PDS+ UNI VIO 24IN 1 S/A CTX; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE, POLYDIOXANONE

Model Number SXPP1A445

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Erythema (1840); Unspecified Infection (1930); Inflammation (1932); Swelling (2091); Not Applicable (3189)

Event Date 08/01/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).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.Attempts are being made to obtain the following information.To date no response has been provided.If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.The patient demographic info: age, gender, weight, bmi at the time of index procedure date of the index surgical procedure.The diagnosis and indication for the index surgical procedure? on what tissue were the stratafix symmetric devices used? on what tissue were the stratfix spiral devices used? what device(s) were used on the patient¿s incision? were there any pre-existing signs/symptoms of active infection prior to the surgical procedure? did the patient receive any prophylactic antibiotics pre-, intra- or post-operation? were cultures performed? results? which tissue layer was infection observed? where and how was the prineo device used (what layer of tissue and how many layers applied)? has the patient had prior exposure to prineo or other skin adhesives? has the patient demonstrated previous hypersensitivity or allergies to cyanoacrylate or formaldehyde? does the patient have allergies to medication, food, etc? was an allergy test performed? result? describe the location and appearance of the redness and inflammation.Were any photos taken ? other relevant patient history/concomitant medications lot number of the prineo, stratafix symmetric and stratafix spiral devices what is the physician¿s opinion as to the etiology of or contributing factors to this event? what is the patient¿s current status? if information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.Note: events submitted via mw # 2210968-2020-06454; 2210968-2020-06455; 2210968-2020-06456; 2210968-2020-06457.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent total knee replacement on an unknown date and barbed suture was used.Following the procedure, the surgeon noted patient had redness, swelling and general unwell looking incision.It was reported suspected infection and patient was admitted to care facility and not seeming to respond to antibiotics.The surgeon opined issue is with incision and patient has had redness since day one.Additional information has been requested.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 9/22/2020.Additional information was requested and the following was obtained: date of the index surgical procedure (b)(6) 2020.The diagnosis and indication for the index surgical procedure? total knee arthroplasty on what tissue were the stratafix symmetric devices used? deep layer/capsule, subcutaneous layer, on what tissue were the stratfix spiral devices used? subcuticular layer what device(s) were used on the patient¿s incision? symmetric 1, symmetric 2-0, spiral (monocryl) 3-0.Which tissue layer was infection observed? surgeon said looked like the infection was incisional not capsular.Where and how was the prineo device used (what layer of tissue and how many layers applied)? prineo was applied to skin, final layer closure.Unknown if 1 layer or 2 layers describe the location and appearance of the redness and inflammation.- it was along incision.What is the patient¿s current status? patient was doing better.The following information was requested but unavailable: the patient demographic info: age, gender, weight, bmi at the time of index procedure were there any pre-existing signs/symptoms of active infection prior to the surgical procedure? did the patient receive any prophylactic antibiotics pre-, intra- or post-operation? were cultures performed? results? has the patient had prior exposure to prineo or other skin adhesives? has the patient demonstrated previous hypersensitivity or allergies to cyanoacrylate or formaldehyde? does the patient have allergies to medication, food, etc? was an allergy test performed? result? were any photos taken ? other relevant patient history/concomitant medications; lot number of the prineo, stratafix symmetric and stratafix spiral devices what is the physician¿s opinion as to the etiology of or contributing factors to this event? this report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.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.

• Brand Name: STFX SYM PDS+ UNI VIO 24IN 1 S/A CTX
• Type of Device: SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE, POLYDIOXANONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876
• MDR Report Key: 10464949
• MDR Text Key: 204701621
• Report Number: 2210968-2020-06458
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NEW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031245273
• UDI-Public: 10705031245273
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K141776
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 08/10/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/28/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: SXPP1A445
• Device Catalogue Number: SXPP1A445
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/04/2021
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention