MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. SFX SPI PDS+ UNI VIO 12IN 0 S/A V-34; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE, POLYDIOXANONE

Catalog Number	SXPP1B404
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Defective Component (2292)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/08/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an abdominal peritoneum procedure on (b)(6)2023 and suture was used.It was reported that the sutures broke several times and got curled.There were no patient consequences reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # :(b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 1/26/2024.H6 component code: g07002 - device not returned.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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.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: device follow up.The following information was received: was surgery delayed due to the reported event? no, was procedure successfully completed? yes, were fragments generated? unknown, if yes, were they removed easily without additional intervention? unknown, patient status/ outcome / consequences no, was other medical intervention (e.G.X-rays, additional procedures, prescriptions, otc, revision) required: unknown, is the patient part of a clinical study unknow.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.Related reports: 2210968-2024-00683, 2210968-2024-00684, 2210968-2024-00685.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).H6 component code: g07002 - no device problem found.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.H3 investigation summary: the product was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned device.The returned sample determined that it was received, ten sealed boxes with twelve packets each that pertain to the product code sxpp1b404.As per the sampling plan, a visual inspection was performed on thirty-two samples, and no defects were found on the packages.The packets were opened, and the swage and attachment area were noted as expected.The sutures were dispensed without problems and examined along of the strand and no issues related to breakage sutures or anomalies were observed during the evaluation.Also, a functional test was performed using instron equipment and tensile force was above the minimum requirements.As part of the 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.

• Brand Name: SFX SPI PDS+ UNI VIO 12IN 0 S/A V-34
• 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 PR 00754
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 18586989
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-00682
• Device Sequence Number: 7140101
• Product Code: NEW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031236073
• UDI-Public: 10705031236073
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: SZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: K150670
• 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): 03/15/2024

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 Expiration Date: 06/30/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: SXPP1B404
• Device Lot Number: THBEEA
• 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: 01/09/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/07/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/26/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/25/2023
• 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