MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. EB EXC 5GRN/5WHT 30IN 0 D/A SH 10PLGT; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE

Catalog Number	PXX87
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Frayed (1262)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/20/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a laparoscopic esophageal hernia repair procedure on (b)(6) 2025 and suture was used.The nurse reported to the sales rep that, during a laparoscopic esophageal hernia repair procedure, four out of five sutures frayed during use.The surgical team removed the frayed sutures, opened another pack, and attempted the repair again.However, the suture from the new pack also frayed, even after changing the needle drivers and knot pusher.There was at least 10-15min delay to complete the case, they retrieved a single strand of ethibond x834 from the suture cart.There were no reported patient consequences.The device is not available for return.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4) date sent to the fda: 12/16/2025.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.Additional information was requested; the following was obtained: were there any unexpected outcomes or complications as a result of the prolonged surgery time? no unexpected outcomes.Was there any change in the patient¿s post operative care due to the prolonged procedure? no change in post op care.Please provide the title of external person providing answers to follow-up (e.G.Nurse, surgeon, risk manager).Nurse.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 1/16/2026.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.Additional information: h6.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: EB EXC 5GRN/5WHT 30IN 0 D/A SH 10PLGT
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE
• 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: 23816392
• Report Number: 2210968-2025-14095
• Device Sequence Number: 9409326
• Product Code: GAT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031049420
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031049420(17)280331(10)TDMMSU
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K946173
• 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: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup

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: PXX87
• Device Lot Number: TDMMSU
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/20/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/06/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/16/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/16/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/26/2023
• 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