MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. SFXSPI PDS+ UNI VIO 9IN 2-0 SA CT-2; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE, POLYDIOXANONE

Catalog Number	SXPP1B432
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Frayed (1262)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4) h6 component code: g07002 - pending evaluation of returned device.The device upon which this medwatch is based has been received, however, the evaluation is not yet complete.Any further information derived from the evaluation will be submitted in a supplemental 3500a form.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained: what was the name of the procedure? lap total hysterectomy.What was the procedure date? (b)(6) 2025.When did the end loop of the suture come undone (in the package, during removal from package, during handling prior to use on patient or during use on the patient)? please specify.I already thought it looked suspiciously unlooped when they put it into the patient.They threw a bite and began the suture, but due to some suturing difficulty they ended up pulling the suture completely through.That's when they inspected the loop and determined it was undone.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number and no non conformances / manufacturing irregularities were identified.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on an unknown date and a barbed suture was used.The end loop came undone after they tried putting the suture in the patient.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).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 inc, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon inc 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.Additional information: h6, d9, h3.H3 investigation summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.One open sample was returned for analysis.Product code sxpp1b432.During visual inspection of the sample, the suture was examined, and it was observed that the weld of the first loop was detached.It is possible that this failure was due to excessive force being applied.The waves near the extreme and body fluids were found on the strand as well.As part of the ethicon quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.No conclusion could be reached as what caused the reported complaint.For the device to function properly, the stratafix¿ spiral pds¿ plus device must first be anchored in robust tissue using the fixation loop.Then subsequently engage the barbs into the tissue in a standard closure pattern.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.

• Brand Name: SFXSPI PDS+ UNI VIO 9IN 2-0 SA CT-2
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE, POLYDIOXANONE
• 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
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 22610306
• Report Number: 2210968-2025-08614
• Device Sequence Number: 5494151
• Product Code: NEW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031246539
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031246539(17)260131(10)UBBCZH
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K150670
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/22/2025

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: 01/31/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: SXPP1B432
• Device Lot Number: UBBCZH
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/14/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/26/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/07/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/25/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/22/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/13/2024
• 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