MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. SURGICEL ORIGINAL 2INX3IN(5.1CMX7.6CM); AGENT, ABSORBABLE HEMOSTATIC, NON-COLLAGEN BASED

Catalog Number	1953
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Markings/Labelling Problem (2911)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/18/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that feedback was received about suspected counterfeit products from online sources.China supply chain checked product traceability information but there's no record.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).D4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.H6.Component code: g07002 - device not returned.H 6.Investigation findings: c22 ¿ photo investigation.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: how were the products purchased? unk.Is there any indication of the source? unk.Based on the packaging, is there any indication of which market the original genuine product may have come from? unk, please refer to the photos attached.Was any device used on a patient? if so, was there any patient consequence? unk.Can the products be returned for evaluation? no.Investigation summary: this is an analysis for a photo submitted to ethicon for evaluation.During the visual analysis, the following was observed: the photo shows twelve closed single barrier folders labeled 1953.The image was visually inspected product code 1953 and lot up06345.Upon visual inspection, multiple labeling discrepancies were identified, for example duplicate/identical time stamps on the back of the pouch and lane numbers do not match: front.Based on the samples received, the product is confirmed to be counterfeit due to the discrepancies found in the labeling and packaging material.As part of post-market surveillance, additional monitoring of claims information will be conducted to detect potential safety signals.A manufacturing record evaluation could not be completed as batch upo6345 is invalid for san lorenzo.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: SURGICEL ORIGINAL 2INX3IN(5.1CMX7.6CM)
• Common Device Name: AGENT, ABSORBABLE HEMOSTATIC, NON-COLLAGEN BASED
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-SAN LORENZO PR; road 183, km 8.3; san lorenzo PR 00754 ; * 00754
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 22331607
• Report Number: 2210968-2025-07445
• Device Sequence Number: 21191357
• Product Code: LMG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031003033
• UDI-Public: 10705031003033
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: N12159
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/25/2025

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 Catalogue Number: 1953
• Device Lot Number: UPO6345
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/18/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/25/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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