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	05/26/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).H6.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.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained: the timing of the breakage was at the end of the suture.The surgeon started suturing with a cross stitch, kept going through the suture, and after many stitches, it broke.After that, another product was used and closed the wound again.There was no effect on the patient.The following information was requested, but unavailable: what is the lot number? 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) 2023 and a barbed suture was used.A cross stitch was broken during use.The product was used on subcutaneous dermis.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.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 was received, one open sample that pertain to the product code sxpp1a101.During visual inspection of the returned sample, the end of the suture was noted to be cut probably caused by a surgical instrument.In addition, body fluids were noted along the strand.The product code sxpp1a101 contains an absorbable suture.As the sample was received open, the time of exposure to the environment could not be determined and the functional test cannot be performed.The instructions for use do contain the following caution: 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.As part of the quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.

• 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 712; 5 col salvacar; ciudad juarez 32604 ; MX 32604
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 17159926
• Report Number: 2210968-2023-04437
• Device Sequence Number: 5744683
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/27/2023

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: 05/26/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/06/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/19/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/27/2023
• 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