MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DAVIS & GECK CARIBE LTD BIOSYN; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC AC

Model Number	SM822
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Problem (1384)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Post Operative Wound Infection (2446)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that following a breast reduction plasty procedure, issues arose with the sutures 3.0 and 4.0, specifically the sm-822 and sm-691 models.Approximately six weeks post-operation, pus pimples developed at the locations of subcutaneous suture knots.Additionally, stitches emerged from the scars resembling worms, occurring several weeks after the operation.Thread fragments from the subcutaneous and cutaneous skin layer emerge from the skin, leading to inflammation and in some cases also to suppuration.It was also identified that the suture line did not hold.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10 concomitant products: sm-691 - sm-691 biosyn* 4-0 und 75cm c13 x36, lot# d4f2915fy.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3 correction: g4 (510k) medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.

• Brand Name: BIOSYN
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC AC
• Manufacturer (Section D): DAVIS & GECK CARIBE LTD; zona franca de san isidro; santo domingo 0101 ; DR 0101
• Manufacturer (Section G): DAVIS & GECK CARIBE LTD; zona franca de san isidro; santo domingo 0101 ; DR 0101
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 21284447
• Report Number: 9612501-2025-00312
• Device Sequence Number: 18088216
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521033269
• UDI-Public: 10884521033269
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K000037
• 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 Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/03/2025

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 Model Number: SM822
• Device Catalogue Number: SM822
• Device Lot Number: D3M2284FY
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/24/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/03/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/31/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/03/2025
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/12/2023
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE H11
• Patient Sex: Unknown