MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PDS PLUS SUTURE 30"(75CM) 5-0 VIO; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE

Model Number	PDP148H
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/08/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a cholecystectomy procedure on (b)(6) 2022 and suture was used.The suture broke during knotting in surgery.Changed another one to complete the surgery.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (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.Investigation summary: this is an analysis of a photo submitted for review.During the visual analysis the following was observed: the photograph shows the winding former with damaged suture of product code pdp148h inside the plastic bag.The photo does not provide enough evidence to determine the root cause.Because the instrument was not returned our evaluation is limited.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.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.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 11/01/2022.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.H3 investigation summary: the product was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned product determined that it received one winding former with a paper cover and one needle suture pertaining to the product code pdp148h.This product is double armed.During visual inspection of the returned sample, marks were observed on the body needle and the end of the suture was cut by a surgical instrument.Also, the suture showed elongation.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.As part of the quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.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.

• Brand Name: PDS PLUS SUTURE 30"(75CM) 5-0 VIO
• 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; ciudad juarez 32604 ; MX 32604
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 15523957
• Report Number: 2210968-2022-08103
• Device Sequence Number: 2532937
• Product Code: NEW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031047921
• UDI-Public: 10705031047921
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• 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
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/01/2022

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 Expiration Date: 09/30/2023
• Device Model Number: PDP148H
• Device Catalogue Number: PDP148H
• Device Lot Number: RLMJRE
• 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: 09/08/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/09/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/01/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/01/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/18/2021
• 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