MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PDSII CLR 18IN 4-0 S/A PS-2 PRM MP; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE

Catalog Number	Z496G
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/06/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on (b)(6)2024 and suture was used.While using the items, the doctor reported that they were breaking easily, requiring replacement and excessive use of the threads.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint #(b)(4).H6.Component code: g07002 - device not returned 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: ¿ did this issue contribute to any adverse events for the patient? no.¿ what is the total number of items that broke? 01 unit.¿ please clarify which part of the device broke during the procedure, the suture or the needle? the suture.¿ did the event occur during one or several procedures in patients? during 01 procedure.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.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, 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: PDSII CLR 18IN 4-0 S/A PS-2 PRM MP
• 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: 19914575
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-08056
• Device Sequence Number: 20877533
• Product Code: NEW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031061217
• UDI-Public: 10705031061217
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• PMA/510(K) Number: N18331
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 08/05/2024

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: Z496G
• Device Lot Number: UAMJMR
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/10/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/17/2024
• 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