MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. SFX SPI MCRYL+UNI VIO 6IN 3-0 SA RB-1 MP; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID

Catalog Number	SXMP1B449
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Frayed (1262)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/15/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint#: (b)(4).H3 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 a suture used in surgery; the image is not clear enough to determine the condition of the suture.Based on the photo review, the event reported is not confirmed, however no conclusion or root cause could be determined.Hands on device analysis may provide the additional evidence necessary to confirm the root cause of the reported event.Because the device was not returned our evaluation is limited.We value the opportunity to fully analyze the device upon its return.As part of ethicon quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.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.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a partial nephrectomy procedure on (b)(6) 2025 and barbed suture was used.During the procedure, the sales representative reported that during a partial nephrectomy procedure, the surgeon observed a section of the suture material that appeared frayed, as if part of the suture was ¿spitting,¿ with no patient consequences noted; the device is not available for return.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.

• Brand Name: SFX SPI MCRYL+UNI VIO 6IN 3-0 SA RB-1 MP
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID
• 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: 24434842
• Report Number: 2210968-2026-01955
• Device Sequence Number: 18716647
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031470002
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031470002(17)270731(10)10AA2D
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K221744
• 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): 02/24/2026

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: SXMP1B449
• Device Lot Number: 10AA2D
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/26/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/24/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/13/2025
• 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