MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. ETHILON; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	669H
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/11/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint: (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 4/10/2026.H6 component code: g07002 - no device problem found.H6 component code: c22 - photo analysis.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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.Additional information was requested, the following was obtained: did the reported issue contribute to any patient adverse consequences? answer: no.The following information was received: the suture broke just after device removal at the first placement in skin on patient.H3 photo analysis: this is an analysis for a photo submitted to ethicon for evaluation.During the visual analysis, the following was observed: the photo shows a winding former outside its packaging with a needle positioned with only a fragment of suture; the end appears frayed.As the device was not returned, an analysis investigation could not be performed.Based on the photo review, the event reported is 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.We value your assistance in providing us an opportunity to evaluate the reported event as all information reported to our company is critical to our continuous improvement efforts.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.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 an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2026 and suture was used.Thread broke a few cm from needle, see photo.The suture broke just after device removal at the first placement in skin on patient.Broke in-op, new suture used.There were no patient consequences reported.Additional information was requested.

• Brand Name: ETHILON
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• 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: 24844514
• Report Number: 2210968-2026-03812
• Device Sequence Number: 20249917
• Product Code: GAR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031007918
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031007918(17)300731(10)10AE1C
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SW
• 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: Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• 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?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 669H
• Device Lot Number: 10AE1C
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/17/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/10/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/19/2025
• 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