MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. DERMABOND ADVANCED; ADHESIVE, TOPICAL SKIN

Catalog Number	DNX12
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Erythema (1840); Itching Sensation (1943); Rash (2033); Burning Sensation (2146); Distress (2329); Fluid Discharge (2686); Blister (4537); Skin Inflammation/ Irritation (4545)
Date of Event	08/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint: (b)(4).Additional information: d4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.Additional information has been requested and received.What issues were you having with dermabond?" allergic contact dermatitis.Blistering erythematous rash directly over the incision.Patients report associated burning, itching symptoms and drainage.Increased calls/messages to the office or in-office visits.Treatment includes topical steroids, +/- oral antibiotics.Highly distressing for patients.The following slides are real examples from our patients who developed allergic contact dermatitis from dermabond following tja in the past 6-8 months patient 5: (b)(6) 2025 total knee procedure ((b)(4)).Photo 7 / slide 8.Mrn: (b)(4).2nd tka, no skin issues with first surgery ((b)(6) 2025).Dermabond/steri strips utilizedfor closure.Additional information has been requested however not received.Attempts to obtain the device have been made.If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.What date /day post op was the reaction noted? when was the dermabond product removed from the patient? were any cultures taken? results? please describe how was the adhesive was applied.How was the wound cleaned and dried prior to prineo application? what prep was used prior to, during or after adhesive use? was a dressing placed over the incision? if so, what type of cover dressing used? is the patient hypersensitive or have allergies to cyanoacrylate or formaldehyde? is the patient hypersensitive to pressure sensitive adhesives? was patient screening done prior the procedure, e.G.Check patient not allergic to cyanoacrylate, formaldehyde, bac, pressure-sensitive adhesive? patient demographics: initials / id, gender, age or date of birth; bmi patient pre-existing medical conditions (ie.Allergies, history of reactions) has the patient used or been exposed to similar glues/agents for repair, crafts, cosmetic use (lashes, nails)? product lot of product used? current patient status.Name of surgeon? what is the physician¿s opinion as to the etiology of or contributing factors to this event? no product is available for return.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported a patient underwent a total knee procedure on unknown day in (b)(6) 2025 and topical skin adhesive was used.Patient had allergic contact dermatitis.Blistering erythematous rash directly over the incision.Patient report associated burning, itching symptoms and drainage.Treatment includes topical steroids, +/- oral antibiotics.Highly distressing for patient.Additional information has been requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Additional information provided: using dermabond with steristrips and dressing with aquacel.No product is available for return.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.

• Brand Name: DERMABOND ADVANCED
• Common Device Name: ADHESIVE, TOPICAL SKIN
• 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 00754
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 24777600
• Report Number: 2210968-2026-03476
• Device Sequence Number: 14985774
• Product Code: MPN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031203532
• UDI-Public: 10705031203532
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K152096
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/10/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: DNX12
• 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: 03/06/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/18/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/03/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/10/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown