MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PDSII VIO 96IN 1 S/A TP-1 LP; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE

Model Number	Z880G
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/16/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Attempts are being 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a radical hysterectomy procedure and the suture was used.During surgery, the suture broke while tying.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 1/6/2021.  a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.Representative samples returned to support investigation of multiple device issues captured in reports 2210968-2020-09747, 2210968-2020-09748, and 2210968-2020-09749.Analysis results will be included in follow-up reports for each.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 inc., 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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 1/8/2021.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.Representative samples returned to support investigation of multiple device issues captured in reports 2210968-2020-09747, 2210968-2020-09748, and 2210968-2020-09749.Analysis results have been included in follow-up reports for each.An opened box with unopened samples of product was received for evaluation.This product code is non-needle.During the visual inspection of unopened samples, no defects were found on the package.The samples were opened, and the sutures were dispensed without problems and examined along the strand with no defects, damages or suture breakage noted.A functional test was performed and the tensile strength forces were above the minimum requirement.As part of our quality process, the manufacturing records of this lot-serial number were reviewed, and the manufacturing standards were met prior to the release of this batch.The device performed without any defect noted and the actual complaint sample was not returned for analysis.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 inc., 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: PDSII VIO 96IN 1 S/A TP-1 LP
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876
• MDR Report Key: 10973587
• Report Number: 2210968-2020-09748
• Device Sequence Number: 16778805
• Product Code: NEW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031061903
• UDI-Public: 10705031061903
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: N18331
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: consumer,health professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/16/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2024
• Device Model Number: Z880G
• Device Catalogue Number: Z880G
• Device Lot Number: PGK891
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/11/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/16/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/11/2020; 12/11/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/09/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/06/2021; 01/08/2021
• Patient Sequence Number: 1