MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. SFXSPI PDS+ UNI VIO 12IN 4-0 SA PS-2 PMP; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE, POLYDIOXANONE

Catalog Number	SXPP1B112
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on an unknown date and suture was used.During an unknown surgery, when the package was opened while dermal suturing, it was found that the suture had been broken.The product was not used for the patient.It was not a control release needle.Another product was used 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: 12/30/2025.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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformance's were identified.Additional information was requested; the following was obtained: what was the name of the procedure? unk.What was the procedure date? unk.When did the suture break (in the package, during removal from package, during handling prior to use on patient or during use on the patient)? please specify, unk.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 sukagawa and will be shipped.Please check rmao.Tracking number: (b)(4).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).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).H6 type of investigation: b21 - device evaluation pending 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 inc, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon inc 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.The device upon which this medwatch is based has been received, however, the product evaluation is not yet complete.Any further information derived from the evaluation will be submitted in a supplemental 3500a form.Additional information: h6, d9.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 2/24/2026.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.The needle suture piece with the foil and winding former labeled were received for analysis.The product code is sxpp1b112.The suture pieces were examined, and one end of the sutures appeared to be broken, while the other was noted to be cut and frayed, probably caused by a surgical instrument.Body fluids and damage (crushed) were found on the strand.As part of eth quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Care should be taken to avoid damage to the strand when handling, and to avoid the crushing or crimping action of surgical instruments such as needle holders and forceps.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.

• Brand Name: SFXSPI PDS+ UNI VIO 12IN 4-0 SA PS-2 PMP
• 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: 23921170
• Report Number: 2210968-2025-14652
• Device Sequence Number: 9082143
• Product Code: NEW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031235984
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031235984(17)270331(10)107SJL
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/28/2026

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: SXPP1B112
• Device Lot Number: 107SJL
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/03/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/05/2026; 01/29/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/30/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/28/2026; 02/24/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/15/2025
• 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