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	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/17/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # : (b)(4).Component code: g07002 - device not returned.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 lot number? 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an orthopedic procedure on (b)(6) 2022, and barbed suture was used.The suture broke 1~2mm before the fixation tab during continuous suture.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (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.Additional information: h6, d9, h3 investigation summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.Visual inspection evaluation was conducted on the returned device.The returned sample determined that one empty labeled winding former and one strand in two sections of product code sxpp1a101 were received for evaluation.The samples returned were observed with body fluids and the suture extremes were noted to be broken.Damage and deformations were noticeable in the barbs.Crimping marks were observed on the suture surface that could be caused by a surgical instrument.The condition of the sample received indicates improper handling of the device.As with any device, care should be taken to avoid damage to the strand when handling.Avoid the crushing or crimping action of surgical instruments, such as needle holders and forceps.It should be noted that as part of our quality process, the device is visually inspected and functionally tested during manufacturing to ensure the device meets the required specifications prior to shipment.The manufacturing records couldn't be reviewed as the batch number is unknown.

• 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; ciudad juarez 32604 ; MX 32604
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 16654791
• Report Number: 2210968-2023-02263
• Device Sequence Number: 14908429
• 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,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/11/2023

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: 03/31/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/31/2023; 04/24/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/31/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/31/2023; 05/11/2023
• 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