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	Rash (2033); Skin Discoloration (2074); Skin Inflammation/ Irritation (4545)
Date of Event	01/12/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported a patient underwent a robotic hysterectomy on an unknown date and topical skin adhesive was used.Vthe patient returned postoperatively with an allergic reaction localized to all four port sites where adhesive was applied.The surgeon evaluated the patient and diagnosed a adhesive allergy.The patient was treated with prescribed oral antihistamines and topical corticosteroids.Resolution of the rash required approximately one month.After the rash resolved, residual hyperpigmentation/darkened skin remained at the affected sites.Device is not available for return as it has been discarded.Additional information has been requested.
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 provided: the surgeon noted that the patient had undergone a laparoscopic gallbladder procedure approximately five years prior, during which dermabond was presumed to have been used without any reported allergic reaction.Surgeon is on vacation, will follow up next week.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.Is photo available of patient reaction? what was the procedure date? what date /day post op was the reaction noted? was any surgical intervention performed? when was the prineo 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)? was prineo/dermabond or skin adhesive used on the patient in a previous surgery or wound closure? product lot of products used? current patient status.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Additional information: h6.Health effect - clinical code.Additional information has been requested and received.Attempts to obtain the device have been made.If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.Surgeon is on vacation, will follow up next week.No response from surgeon.Is photo available of patient reaction? what was the procedure date? what date /day post op was the reaction noted? was any surgical intervention performed? when was the prineo 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)? was prineo/dermabond or skin adhesive used on the patient in a previous surgery or wound closure? product lot of products used? current patient status.What is the physician¿s opinion as to the etiology of or contributing factors to this event? 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: 25097154
• Report Number: 2210968-2026-04985
• Device Sequence Number: 14694580
• Product Code: MPN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031203532
• UDI-Public: 10705031203532
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NV
• 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
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/28/2026

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?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/16/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/06/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/06/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/28/2026
• 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