MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. SFX SPI PDS+ UNI 18IN 4-0 SA PS-4 PRM; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE, POLYDIOXANONE

Model Number	SXPP1B119
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on an unknown date and barbed suture was used.During the surgery, the suture was broken during use.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.Additional informaiton was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4) this is a combination product, and the event has been reviewed for both the suture and the triclosan.Trade name - irgacare® active ingredient(s) ¿ triclosan dosage form ¿ suture/solid/parenteral strength ¿ = 2360 ug/m (b)(4) 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.The following information was requested, but unavailable: * what is the procedure date? =>no further information is available.* what is the lot number? =>no further information is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Date sent to the fda: 11/29/2021.The manufacturing records could not be reviewed as the batch number is unknown.Additional h3 summary: upon visual inspection of the returned sample, the suture was received with damage and body fluids at the surface, in addition the end was observed cut.After further evaluation crimping marks were observed on the surface suture possibly from a surgical instrument.The product code sxpp1b119 contains absorbable suture, as the sample was received open, the time of exposed to the environment could not be determined and functional test cannot be performed.As with any device, care should be taken to avoid damage to the strand when handling.Avoid the crushing or crimping action of the surgical instruments, such as needle holders and forceps.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803, part 4 subpart b.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: SFX SPI PDS+ UNI 18IN 4-0 SA PS-4 PRM
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE, POLYDIOXANONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-SAN LORENZO PR; road 183, km. 8.3; san lorenzo 00754
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869
• MDR Report Key: 12685399
• Report Number: 2210968-2021-10196
• Device Sequence Number: 1181458
• Product Code: NEW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031240889
• UDI-Public: 10705031240889
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/22/2021

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: SXPP1B119
• Device Catalogue Number: SXPP1B119
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/04/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/27/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/04/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/22/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/29/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown