MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PDS PLUS CLR 18IN 4-0 S/A P-3 PRM MP; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE

Catalog Number	PDP494G
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 6/6/2025.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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.Additional information was requested, the following was obtained: when did the needle breakage occurred (removal from package / during handling prior to use on patient/ during passage through tissue / during tying / post-op)? during handling prior to use on patient.Provide the source or name and title of external person providing answers to follow-up (external person submitting answers to sales rep or loc/bq).(b)(4).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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown plastic surgery on an unknown date and suture was used.During an unknown plastic surgery, the needle was broken at the swage part when the needle was held with the needle-holder before use.There was no problem to the patient because this event occurred before use.It was not a control release needle.Another product was used to complete the case.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.Additional information was requested.

• Brand Name: PDS PLUS CLR 18IN 4-0 S/A P-3 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: orla o'mahony ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 22160939
• Report Number: 2210968-2025-06463
• Device Sequence Number: 8907111
• Product Code: NEW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031048416
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031048416(17)260430(10)100Z27
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/06/2025

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 Expiration Date: 04/30/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: PDP494G
• Device Lot Number: 100Z27
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/12/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/06/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/07/2024
• 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