MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. SFX SPI PDS+ BI VIO 5IN2 4-0 D/A PS-2 PR; STRATAFIX SPIRAL PDS PLUS BIDIRECTIONAL KNOTLESS TISSUE CONTROL DEVICE

Catalog Number	SXPP2B423
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # : (b)(4).H6: component code: g07002 device not returned.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 followup report will be filed as appropriate.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.Attempts are being made to obtain the following information.To date no response has been provided.If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.Can you identify the lot number of the product that was used? please provide the source or name and title of the external person providing answers to followup (external person submitting answers to sales rep).Please perform and document the followup attempt for product return.Please document the shipment tracking number in the notes or rmao sections.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on an unknown date and barbed suture was used.During the procedure, the suture was broken in the middle during use.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 3/6/2024.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.H3 investigational summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.Visual inspection was conducted on the returned device.The returned product determined that it was received, three empty foils and one needle suture that pertain to the product code sxpp2b423.During the visual inspection of the returned sample, it was found that the suture was broken in the middle.The ends of the suture pieces were examined, and the ends were noted to be cut, probably caused by a surgical instrument.The product code sxpp2b423 contains an absorbable suture.As the sample was received open, and the time of exposure to the environment cannot be determined.Due to the condition of the returned sample, the functional test could not be performed.As part of the 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.

• Brand Name: SFX SPI PDS+ BI VIO 5IN2 4-0 D/A PS-2 PR
• Common Device Name: STRATAFIX SPIRAL PDS PLUS BIDIRECTIONAL KNOTLESS TISSUE CONTROL DEVICE
• 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 PR 00754
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 18502159
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-00370
• Device Sequence Number: 15419820
• Product Code: NEW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031464599
• UDI-Public: 10705031464599
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K192144
• 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): 03/06/2024

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 Catalogue Number: SXPP2B423
• 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: 12/20/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/13/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/12/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/06/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (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