MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PDS PLUS VIO 8X18IN(45CM) USP3-0(M2) S/A SH-1 CR; SUTURES - ABSORBABLE

Catalog Number	PDP777D
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/22/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 11/17/2025.H.6.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.Additional information was requested.The following was obtained: was there any additional tissue damage as a result of searching for the needle piece? unk.Can you identify the lot number of the product involved? unk.Please 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)(6).Please perform and document the follow up attempt for product return.Please document the shipment tracking number in notes or rmao sections.The device has been received at (b)(6) and will be shipped.Please check rmao.Tracking number: (b)(4).H.3.Investigational summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.One empty winding former, one needle suture combination and four used needles were received for analysis.The product code pdp777d is multistrand and should contain eight strands per packet.During the visual inspection of the needle, the swage and attachment area were noted as expected.The tip and body of the needle were examined under magnification and no anomalies or issues related to needle breakage were found.However, the curvature of two needles was unusual due they were noted to be distorted probably caused by a surgical instrument.In addition, the needle suture combination was tested by resistance test to needle and met the requirements.As part of the ethicon quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The event described could not be confirmed as the device performed without any difficulties noted.Although no product defect was identified, there may have been other circumstances or issues that occurred during the use of the device that could not be replicated during the laboratory analysis.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.D4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2025 and suture was used.During an unknown surgery, the needle was broken during use.The broken tip was not found, but taking an x-ray, the doctor judged that there were no pieces left inside of the body, and the surgery was completed.It was a control release needle.Additional suture was performed to complete the case.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 1/13/2026 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.H3 investigational summary: the product received for analysis was pdp777d.Visual inspection and metallurgical analysis were performed on the returned product.A failed suture needle, labeled as (b)(4), was submitted to herrera, stafford and associates, llc (hsa) for fractographic evaluation on november 10, 2025.The component was identified as product code pdp777d.It was requested that hsa assess the fracture mode of the failure.A fracture was observed in the body of the needle.One side of the needle was received, the mating fracture surface was not provided for this evaluation.A scanning electron microscope (sem) was used to examine the fracture surfaces and surrounding area of the needle.The fracture surfaces were examined in multiple locations to determine the fracture mode.The evaluation of (b)(4) revealed the fracture was composed of microvoid coalescence, which is evidence of a ductile fracture mode.Mechanical damage observed coincidental to the fracture provides additional evidence that the failure was induced by mechanical deformation leading to ductile overload.This was a ductile fracture.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.

• Brand Name: PDS PLUS VIO 8X18IN(45CM) USP3-0(M2) S/A SH-1 CR
• Common Device Name: SUTURES - ABSORBABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 23574032
• Report Number: 2210968-2025-12906
• Device Sequence Number: 10120462
• Product Code: NEW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031218796
• UDI-Public: 10705031218796
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/17/2025

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: PDP777D
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/11/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/23/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/12/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/17/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/13/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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