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

Catalog Number	1667H
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/17/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint: (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 4/20/2026.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: is the product available to be returned for evaluation? if yes, to who and where can a return kit be send for recollection? unfortunately, we did not save the product.It was thrown out when the issue occurred.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.H3 photo analysis: this is an analysis for a photo submitted to ethicon for evaluation.During the visual analysis, the following was observed: the photos show a paper lid labeled as 1667 product code, batch number sabdpq with expiration date 2026-12-31.In a second image, a needle/suture is seen with the tip of the needle broken.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.As part of ethicon quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a skin procedure on (b)(6) 2026 and suture was used.It was reported that a provider was doing a skin surgery and closing the wound with suture.Before starting the closure, she noticed the tip of the needle broke off.No delay or patient harm was 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: 24925488
• Report Number: 2210968-2026-04185
• Device Sequence Number: 16115315
• Product Code: GAR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031001824
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031001824(17)261231(10)SABDPQ
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial

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: 1667H
• Device Lot Number: SABDPQ
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/27/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/20/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/24/2022
• 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