MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PDS+ VIO 27IN 0 S/A CT-1; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE

Catalog Number	PDP340H
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/01/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by a sales rep that, during an unknown surgery, the needle was detached from the suture during use.Further details are not provided from the hp.When we send the sample to you, we will let you know its return date and tracking number.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.Affiliate reference number is (b)(4).
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.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 via: * can you identify the lot number of the product that was used? = tbmcqz.* please provide the source or name and title of the external person providing answers to follow-up (external person submitting answers to sales rep)= (b)(6).Please perform and document the follow-up attempt for product return.Please document the shipment tracking number in the notes or rmao sections.= we regularly contact with sales rep about the device returning.Product code : pdpb340 = pdp340.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 4/29/2024.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.A review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted, and no related non-conformances were identified.H3 investigational summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.Visual inspection was conducted on the device.The returned sample revealed that it was received one empty opened foil that pertain to the product code vcp311h.As the needle or suture was not returned for evaluation.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and preventative action is proposed.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.As part of our quality process, the manufacturing records of this lot-serial number were reviewed, and the manufacturing standards were met prior to the release of this batch.As part of the 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.

• Brand Name: PDS+ VIO 27IN 0 S/A CT-1
• 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: 18767433
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-01744
• Device Sequence Number: 7795188
• Product Code: NEW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031048102
• UDI-Public: 10705031048102
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K061037
• 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): 04/29/2024

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: PDP340H
• Device Lot Number: TBMCQZ
• 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: 02/01/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/08/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/23/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/29/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/08/2023
• 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