MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. SFX SPI PDS+ BI VIO 12IN2 USP1 D/A OS-6; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE, POLYDIOXANONE

Catalog Number	SXPP2B201
Medical Device Problem Codes	Positioning Failure (1158); Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported a patient underwent an unknown procedure on an unknown date in 2026 and barbed suture was used.The barb didn't lock and suture detached from needle.No reported adverse consequences.Additional information has been requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4.Additional information provided: quantity affected: 1 ## quantity available to be returned: 6 list any j&j products that were utilized during the case but did not contribute to the reported event.## *** was there any reported patient or user harm? ## no *** was there a significant delay? ## no ***.Additional information has been requested and received.Attempts to obtain the device have been made.If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.1.When was the needle detached/pulled off from the suture (in the package, during removal from package, during handling prior to use on patient or during use on the patient)? please specify ¿ please describe the surgeon initial technique with placement of suture: during use on the patient, barb didn't lock and suture detatch from needle.2.Can you identify the lot number of the product involved? 1019tl 3.Please provide the source or title of external person providing answers to follow-up: k¿amorn or ortho as confirmed by sales rep.There are total of 4 lots impacted under this complaint.The following information was received: product catalog no.Lot no.Qty involved (ea).Sxpp2b201 1015ra (b)(4).Sxpp2b201 1019tl (b)(4) sxpp2b201 1019tm (b)(4) sxpp2b201 101p95 (b)(4).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 Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint #(b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 4/6/2026.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: h6.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).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: d9, h3, h6.Additional h6 component code: g07002 no device problem.Additional h3 investigation summary: the product was returned to eth for evaluation.Visual inspection revealed that one sealed box with twelve unopened samples was received for analysis.Product code sxpp2b201, lot 1019tm.Upon inspection of the samples returned, no external damage was observed on the packets.The packets were open; the swage and attachment area were noted as expected.The suture was dispensed without problems and examined along the strand and no anomalies were observed during evaluation.Ten barbs were measured in the strand, and all barbs met the requirements.Additionally, a functional test was performed using instron equipment and the pull force result was above the minimum requirements.As part of eth quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The event described could not be confirmed as the device was returned without detectable damage.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.

• Brand Name: SFX SPI PDS+ BI VIO 12IN2 USP1 D/A OS-6
• 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: 24560016
• Report Number: 2210968-2026-02455
• Device Sequence Number: 21066183
• Product Code: NEW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031464506
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031464506(17)260430(10)1019TM
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: TH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K192144
• 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): 04/14/2026

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 Expiration Date: 04/30/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: SXPP2B201
• Device Lot Number: 1019TM
• 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: 03/03/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/11/2026; 03/30/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/10/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/06/2026; 04/14/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/28/2024
• 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