MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. SILK BLK 10X30IN 0 NON NDL; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SILK

Catalog Number	SA86G
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	02/02/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a laparoscopic high position suture of hernia sac procedure on (b)(6) 2026, and suture was used.During laparoscopic high position suture of hernia sac , the suture frequently broke, affecting the surgical process and prolonging the anesthesia time.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).D4: udi: the expiration date is currently not available.Therefore, the full udi is currently not available.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 information was requested, and the following was obtained: which tissue was being sutured when the event occurred? hernia sac.Could you kindly perform and document the follow-up attempt for the product return? furthermore, please ensure that the shipment tracking number is recorded in the notes or rmao sections.No device can be returned.Did the reported issue contribute to any patient adverse consequences? how many devices demonstrated the alleged deficiency? were there any unexpected outcomes or complications resulting from the prolonged surgery time? how long, in minutes, did the surgery prolong? was there any change in the patient¿s post operative care due to the prolonged procedure? please refer to the event description, other information requested is unknown.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, 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: 4/9/2026.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, 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: d4, h4, h6.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: SILK BLK 10X30IN 0 NON NDL
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SILK
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-CHINA; no.75 nangu zhi road; minhang district; shanghai ; CH
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 24586945
• Report Number: 2210968-2026-02551
• Device Sequence Number: 15797048
• Product Code: GAP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031050297
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031050297(17)301130(10)XP1BH
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K946173
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/12/2026

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: SA86G
• Device Lot Number: XP1BH
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/13/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/18/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/12/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/09/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/05/2025
• 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