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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PDS; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE

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ETHICON INC. PDS; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE Back to Search Results
Catalog Number PDP305H
Medical Device Problem Code Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
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.Attempts have been made to retrieve the device.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 via: the suture was detached from the needle easily and the product was not used.Another product was used to complete the case.Could you please provide the lot number? unk.Could you please elaborate further on the issue reported with the product? unk.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.We regularly contact with sale rep about the device returning.Please provide the source or name of person providing answers to follow-up questions: (b)(6).Lot number of ip-02703749: unk,109u8q.D4: udi: the expiration date is currently not available.Therefore, the full udi is currently not available.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown surgery on an unknown date and suture was used.During the procedure, it was reported by a sales rep that, during an unknown surgery, the issue has occurred but the details are unknown at this time, so will be added as additional information becomes available.It was not a control release needle.Another product was used to complete the case.When we send the sample to you, we will let you know its return date and tracking number.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.Further details are not provided from the hp.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
 
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Brand Name
PDS
Common Device Name
SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE
Manufacturer (Section D)
ETHICON INC.
1000 route 202
raritan NJ 08869
Manufacturer (Section G)
ETHICON INC.-JUAREZ
calle durango #2751
ciudad juarez 32575
MX   32575
Manufacturer Contact
orla o'mahony
1000 route 202
raritan, NJ 08869
3035526892
MDR Report Key24835336
Report Number2210968-2026-03794
Device Sequence Number21412943
Product Code NEW
UDI-Device Identifier10705031047983
UDI-Public(01)10705031047983(17)300630(10)109U8Q
Combination Product (Y/N)Y
Initial Reporter CountryJA
PMA/510(K) Number
K061037
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 04/09/2026
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 NumberPDP305H
Device Lot Number109U8Q
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 03/17/2026
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer04/16/2026
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/09/2026
Supplement Report FDA Received Date04/30/2026
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured07/23/2025
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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