MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PDS PLUS CLR 18IN 5-0 S/A P-3 PRM MP; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE

Model Number	PDP493G
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Component code: (b)(4) device not returned.This is a combination product, and the event has been reviewed for both the suture and the triclosan.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.Attempts have been 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.Additional information was requested and the following was obtained: event date and procedure name? event date is unknown.Procedure name is mastectomy.The following information was requested, but unavailable: did a piece of the broken needle fell inside the patient? if so, was it retrieved during the same procedure? no further information is available.What was done to retrieve the broken piece? no further information is available.Was additional dissection required in other organs/tissues other than the target tissue? no further information is available.If the needle remains in the patient, please specify size of the needle piece retained, in what structure/tissue was retained and if there are any future plans to remove it.No further information is available.Could you please provide the lot number? no further information is available.Trade name: (b)(4), active ingredient(s): triclosan, dosage form: suture/solid/parenteral, strength: 2360 g/m.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a mastectomy procedure on an unknown date and suture was used.During the procedure, the needle broke while suturing the dermis.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 11/11/2021.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 inc 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 h3 investigation summary: a failed suture needle, labeled as (b)(4), was submitted for fractographic evaluation.The component was identified as product code pdp493g.It was requested to assess the fracture mode of the failure.A fracture was observed at the tip of the needle.One side of the needle was received, the mating fracture surface was not provided for this evaluation.A scanning electron microscope was used to examine the fracture surfaces and surrounding area of the needle.The fracture surfaces were examined in multiple locations to determine the fracture mode.The evaluation of (b)(4) revealed the fracture was composed of microvoid coalescence, which is evidence of a ductile fracture mode.Mechanical observed coincidental to the fracture provides additional evidence that the failure was induced by mechanical deformation leading to ductile overload.This was a ductile fracture.The evidence of this examination indicates that the breakage occurred at the tip of the needle during use due to tensile overload.There is no evidence of any material flaw or defect that would cause premature failure.In order to avoid this kind of damage 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.

• Brand Name: PDS PLUS CLR 18IN 5-0 S/A P-3 PRM MP
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869
• MDR Report Key: 12514368
• Report Number: 2210968-2021-08755
• Device Sequence Number: 3908330
• Product Code: NEW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031048409
• UDI-Public: 10705031048409
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K061037
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/30/2021

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 Model Number: PDP493G
• Device Catalogue Number: PDP493G
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/18/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/30/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/18/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/22/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/11/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown