MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. SFX SYM PDS+ UNI VIO 18IN 2-0 S/A CT-2; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE

Catalog Number	SXPP1A408
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2024
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 follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.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.When was the end square of the device missed (in the package, during removal from package, during handling prior to use on patient or during use on the patient)? please specify.Please provide the lot number: please provide the source or name of person providing answers to follow-up questions (not the person relaying/submitting answers to loc or chu).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure in 2024 and barbed suture was used.During the procedure or prior use on the patient, it was reported that it was unable to use due to missing end square of the device.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.

• Brand Name: SFX SYM PDS+ UNI VIO 18IN 2-0 S/A CT-2
• 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; cuidad juarez ; MX
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 18596262
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-00721
• Device Sequence Number: 18173759
• Product Code: NEW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031219335
• UDI-Public: 10705031219335
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: TW
• 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
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 01/29/2024

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: SXPP1A408
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/08/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/29/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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