MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. SFXSPI PDS+ UNI VIO 9IN 2-0 SA CT-2; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE, POLYDIOXANONE

Catalog Number	SXPP1B432
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/10/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).H6 component code: g07002 - no device problem found.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.H3 investigation summary: the product was returned to eth for evaluation.Visual inspection revealed that one (1) unopened sample was received for analysis.Product code sxpp1b432.In order to evaluate the condition of the returned sample, the packet was opened.The swage and attachment area was noted to be as expected.The suture was dispensed without problems and examined along the strand and no issues related to breakage sutures or anomalies were observed during the evaluation.A functional test was performed using instron equipment and the tensile force was above the minimum requirements.As part of ethicon quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The event described could not be confirmed as the device performed without any difficulties noted.Although no product defect was identified, there may have been other circumstances or issues that occurred during the use of the device that could not be replicated during the laboratory analysis.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.The following information was reported: is the actual device with the alleged product quality issue being returned for analysis? or is an alternative device being returned? please specify yes, m returning both boxes with the affected lot numbers.Had 2 from one box and one from the new box and they all broke.I was in he case and i didn¿t notice any rough handling, sending all back.This is all the same lot number and since we had multiple failures, the customer wanted all the lot removed and sent in and replaced.
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 3 sutures broke during the same surgery.There were no patient consequences reported.Additional information was requested.

• Brand Name: SFXSPI PDS+ UNI VIO 9IN 2-0 SA CT-2
• 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 ; * 00754
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 24240927
• Report Number: 2210968-2026-01229
• Device Sequence Number: 18446631
• Product Code: NEW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031246539
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031246539(17)270228(10)1070EH
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/02/2026

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: SXPP1B432
• Device Lot Number: 1070EH
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/27/2026
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/09/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/02/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/10/2025
• 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