MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. SFX SYM PDS+ UNI 18IN 3-0 SA PS-2 PRM; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE

Model Number	SXPP1A101
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by a sales rep that, during an unknown cardiovascular surgery, the suture was detached from the needle during suturing.It was not a control release needle.Further details are not provided from the hp.When we send the sample to you, we will let you know its return date and tracking number.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.Affiliate reference number is (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).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.The following information was requested, but was unavailable: please provide the lot number: no further information is available.Device return status: we regularly contact with sales rep about the device returning.No further information will be provided.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.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 ¿g /m.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 08/19/2022.This is a combination product, and the event has been reviewed for both the suture and the triclosan.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.H6 component code: g07002 - no problem detected.H3 evaluation: two empty labeled winding formers and two needle-suture pieces of product were returned for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional test evaluation were conducted on the returned device.In order to evaluate the condition of the returned samples, the swage and attachment area were noted to be as expected; no issues relate to pull off were noted.The sutures were examined along the strand; body fluids were found and the end of the strands was cut by a surgical instrument.Functional test was performed, and the pull force result were above the minimum requirements.The manufacturing records couldn't be reviewed as the batch/lot number is unknown.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.Trade name -irgacare; active ingredient(s)- triclosan; dosage form - suture/solid/parenteral; strength - = 2360 g /m.

• Brand Name: SFX SYM PDS+ UNI 18IN 3-0 SA PS-2 PRM
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-JUAREZ; avenida de las torres 7125; col salvacar; cuidad juarez ; MX
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 15100425
• Report Number: 2210968-2022-05896
• Device Sequence Number: 14506549
• Product Code: NEW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031227743
• UDI-Public: 10705031227743
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K113004
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/19/2022

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: SXPP1A101
• Device Catalogue Number: SXPP1A101
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/29/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/11/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/25/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/19/2022
• 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