MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. SFX SYM PDS+ UNI VIO 18IN 1 S/A CTXB; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE

Catalog Number	SXPP1A300
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/29/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a total hip arthroplasty procedure on (b)(6 2023 and barbed suture was used.The fixation tab was broken during use on joint capsule.The dislodged fixation tab remained intramuscularly, but since it was an absorbable material, the surgeon decided to leave it in place, opened another product, and completed the surgery.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.No further information was provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).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.Attempts are being 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.H6 component code: g07002 ¿ device not returned.A review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted, and no related non-conformances were identified.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 10/23/2023.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.H6 component code: g07002 no device problem found.H3 investigational summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.Visual inspection was conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that it received one needle-suture outside its packaging.During the visual assessment of the sample, it was noted that the swage and attachment area were as expected.Marks on the body needle that appears to be by a surgical instrument could be observed.The suture was examined, body fluids and damage at some barbs were noted and both sides of the fixation tabs were found to be broken.It should be noted that a 100% inspection is performed via the automotive vision system to ensure the tab is present and complete during manufacturing.As part of ethicon quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.Additional h3 investigational summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.Visual inspection was conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that one packet was received for evaluation.Upon initial inspection, of the sample, no external damages were observed on the packet.In order to evaluate the conditions of the returned sample, the sample was opened, and the needle-suture combination was placed correctly.The suture was dispensed without problems and the fixation feature was present.In addition, the strand was examined along the strand and no defects, or damage on the barbs could be observed.As part of ethicon quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 10/23/2023.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.

• Brand Name: SFX SYM PDS+ UNI VIO 18IN 1 S/A CTXB
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-JUAREZ; calle durango #2751; ciudad juarez 32575 ; MX 32575
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 17793373
• Report Number: 2210968-2023-06973
• Device Sequence Number: 17755938
• Product Code: NEW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031219359
• UDI-Public: 10705031219359
• 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): 10/23/2023

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 Expiration Date: 07/31/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: SXPP1A300
• Device Lot Number: SJMSUK
• 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: 08/30/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/26/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/21/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/23/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/30/2022
• 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