MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. SFXSPI PDS+ UNI VIO 12IN 2-0 SA UR-6; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE, POLYDIOXANONE

Catalog Number	SXPP1B419
Medical Device Problem Code	Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/29/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2025 and barbed suture was used.It was reported that the primary package of the suture was found damaged with hole prior to use.There were no patient consequences reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 11/24/2025 h6 component code: g07002 - pending evaluation of returned device.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.A device has been received, however it has not yet been evaluated.Any further information derived from the evaluation will be submitted in a supplemental 3500a form.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 12/22/2025 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 problem found additional information: d9, h3, h6 h6 component code: c22 - photo analysis h3 investigational summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.Visual inspection was conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that it was received, one unopened sample that pertains to the product code sxpp1b419.During visual inspection of the returned sample, the bottom was tear and a hole could be observed.The holes appear to be caused outside in by an unknown object affecting the integrity of the sterility.In addition, the foil packet was re-labeled.A photo was provided showing one foil with a hole inside the plastic bag.Given the current condition of the returned sample, it is not possible to determine the potential cause of the reported event.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number, and no non-conformances were identified.No conclusion could be reached on the cause of the reported event.As part of the 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: SFXSPI PDS+ UNI VIO 12IN 2-0 SA UR-6
• 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: 23634194
• Report Number: 2210968-2025-13156
• Device Sequence Number: 9290793
• Product Code: NEW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031235915
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031235915(17)260131(10)UBBASQ
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• 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: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/24/2025

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: SXPP1B419
• Device Lot Number: UBBASQ
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/21/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/29/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/27/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/24/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/22/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/03/2024
• 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