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ETHICON INC. SFXSYM PDS+ UNI VIO 24IN 1 SA CT; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE, POLYDIOXANONE
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| Catalog Number |
SXPP1A444 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/19/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2025 and suture was used.It was reported that the suture was broken when the surgeon attempted to sew the tissue.Changed another one to complete the surgery.There were no patient consequences reported.Additional information was requested.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4) date sent to the fda: 12/16/2025 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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.Additional information: h3, h6.H3 investigational summary: the product was returned to eth for evaluation.Visual inspection revelated that one labeled winding former with a used needle suture piece and one empty foil packet were received for analysis.Product code sxpp1a444.During visual inspection of the returned sample, marks that appear to be caused by a surgical instrument were observed on the body needle.The suture was examined, and the end of the suture was noted to be split and cut probably caused by a surgical instrument.In addition, body fluids and crimping marks were found on the strand.The other section of the suture was not returned for analysis.As the suture is absorbable and the duration of exposure of the suture in the environment could not be determined, the functional test could not be performed.As with any device, care should be taken to avoid damage to the strand when handling.Avoid the crushing or crimping action of surgical instruments, such as needle holders and forceps.Please reference the instruction for use for more information.As part of eth quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.
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