MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PDS+ VIO 60IN 0 S/A CTX LP; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE

Catalog Number	PDP990G
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure in (b)(6) 2025 and suture was used.During the procedure, the suture needle was deemed defective upon usage.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).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.- did the reported issue contribute to any patient adverse consequences? - could you please elaborate further on the issue reported with the product? - could you kindly perform and document the follow-up attempt for the product return? furthermore, please ensure that the shipment tracking number is recorded in the notes or rmao sections.- please provide the source or name of person providing answers to follow-up questions.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 9/30/2025.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.H6 component code: g07002 no device returned.H6 component code: c22 - photo analysis.Additional information: h6.H3 investigational summary: this is an analysis for a photo submitted to ethicon for evaluation.During the visual analysis, the following was observed: the photos show photocopies of an apparent needle detachment.A clear analysis could not be carried out due to the quality of the photo.Based on the photo review, the event reported is confirmed, however no conclusion or root cause could be determined.Hands on device analysis may provide the additional evidence necessary to confirm the root cause of the reported event.Because the device was not returned our evaluation is limited.As part of ethicon quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.

• Brand Name: PDS+ VIO 60IN 0 S/A CTX LP
• 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: 22977507
• Report Number: 2210968-2025-10193
• Device Sequence Number: 8972674
• Product Code: NEW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031048713
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031048713(17)46387(10)105JG3
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: RP
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/05/2025

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: PDP990G
• Device Lot Number: 105JG3
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/07/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/05/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/05/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/30/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/06/2025
• 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