MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. SFX SPI PDS+ UNI VIO 27IN 3-0 S/A SH; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE, POLYDIOXANONE

Model Number	SXPP1B421
Medical Device Problem Code	Positioning Failure (1158)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/15/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).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, 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 information was requested, and the following was obtained via: could you please clarify if the issue was related to the surface of the suture? or [ans: surface of the suture].Did the issue was breakage needle? [ans: no].Please provide more details about the issue? [ans: surgeons experienced the barbs are smaller than usual (the previous lot).They would like to investigate the strength and barbs size of this batch of stratafix suture].Could you please confirm how many devices present the issue? [ans: 4 pcs].Could you please confirm if the patient suffer from any sign or consequence due to the issue? please provide more details [ans: unknown].Did any dehiscence present to the patient? please clarify [ans: no].Device analysis: the product was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection evaluation was conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that two suture pieces that pertains to product code sxpp1b421 was received for evaluation, during the visual inspection of the sample received a lineal cut at the ends possibly caused by a surgical instrument could be observed.After further evaluation crimping marks were observed on the surface suture possibly caused by a surgical instrument.In addition, barbs were found on the suture pieces and no functional test could be performed due to the sampling condition received.Care should be taken to avoid damage when handling.Avoid crushing or crimping the suture material with surgical instruments, such as needle holders and forceps.Do not attempt to remove memory in the polymer by running fingers down the suture material as this can damage the barbs.It should be noted that as part of our quality process, each device is visually inspected and functionally tested during manufacturing to ensure the device meets the required specifications prior to shipment.The event described could not be confirmed as the device barbs were noted.This report is not intended to deny that you experienced a problem with the device.There may have been other circumstances or issues that occurred during the use of the device that we were unable to duplicate during our laboratory analysis.The product was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection evaluation was conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that one sealed packet that pertains to product code sxpp1b421 was received for evaluation, in order to evaluate the condition of the returned samples, the packet was opened, and the swage and attachment area was noted as expected.The suture was examined, and the barbs were present along the strand; also, 10 barbs were measured, and all barbs met with the requirements.In addition, the loops were as expected.As part of quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.There may have been other circumstances or issues that occurred during the use of the device that we were unable to duplicate during our laboratory analysis.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch sebcpq , sxpp1b421 and no non-conformances were identified.Events reported: 2210968-2022-08447, 2210968-2022-08446, 2210968-2022-08448.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure (b)(6) 2022 and barbed suture was used.During the procedure, the surgeon felt the wound is a bit loosen after passing through the tissue and pulling the suture comparing to previous experience and opined that the barb didn't anchor the tissue well.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.

• Brand Name: SFX SPI PDS+ UNI VIO 27IN 3-0 S/A SH
• 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
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 15608052
• Report Number: 2210968-2022-08445
• Device Sequence Number: 2327705
• Product Code: NEW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031235922
• UDI-Public: 10705031235922
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: HK
• PMA/510(K) Number: NA
• 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
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/02/2022

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: 04/30/2024
• Device Model Number: SXPP1B421
• Device Catalogue Number: SXPP1B421
• Device Lot Number: SEBCPQ
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/10/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/14/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/19/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/14/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/02/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/11/2022
• 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