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	11/05/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint #: (b)(4).H 6.Investigation findings: c22 ¿ photo evaluation.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.The following information was requested, but unavailable: ¿ how was the product purchased? ¿ is there an indication of how the product was distributed? ¿ is there any indication of the source? ¿ based on the packaging, is there any indication of which market the original genuine product may have come from? ¿ was the device used on a patient? if so, was there any patient consequence? c22 photo 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 the twelve packages of surgicel original 2inx3in(5.1cmx7.6cm) labeled as 1953 with lot number ubb1931, expiration date 2029-08-31.After visual inspection, it detects discrepancy packages have the time stamp duplicated.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 was performed for the finished device batch and no non-conformances related to the reported complaint condition were identified.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.
Event or Problem Description
The complaint handling unit received employee's feedback about absorbable hemostat suspected counterfeit products.China supply chain and rdc 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) photo 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 the photo shows twelve packages of surgicel original 2inx3in(5.1cmx7.6cm) labeled as 1953 with lot number ubb1931, expiration date 2029-08-31.After visual inspection, it detects discrepancy packages have the time stamp duplicated.Based on the samples received, the product is confirmed to be counterfeit due to the discrepancies found in the labeling and packaging material, for example bags have double time stamp.As part of post-market surveillance, additional monitoring of claims information will be conducted to detect potential safety signals.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.
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 23692273
• Report Number: 2210968-2025-13353
• Device Sequence Number: 18422804
• Product Code: LMG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031003033
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031003033(17)280731(10)UBB1931
• 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
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/17/2025

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: 1953
• Device Lot Number: UBB1931
• 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: 11/27/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/11/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/02/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/17/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/14/2023
• 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