MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. STRATAFIX; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID

Catalog Number	SXMP1B119
Medical Device Problem Codes	Device Markings/Labelling Problem (2911); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/28/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint#: (b)(4).D4/g4: device is not distributed in the united states but is similar to device marketed in the usa.Therefore, (01) gtin is not available.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 event information: examples of this seen: sxpp1a444 has symbol for resorbable suture and color on the outer, but not the inner package that goes in to the sterile field.Also missing antibacterial symbol on both outer and inner.Sxmp1b119 has the same issue, that the symbol for resorbable suture and color are on the outer, but not the inner package that goes in to the sterile field.Also missing antibacterial symbol on both outer and inner.Sxmp1b452 has the symbols for resorbable and dyed and also antibacterial on the outer and inner.But is missing ce mark on the inner.Was there any reported patient or user harm? no.Was there a significant delay? no.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on an unknown date and barbed suture was used.The barbed suture packages do not look the same.They're missing information and the customer is wondering why some symbols are not on the outer and inner packaging.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.

• Brand Name: STRATAFIX
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID
• 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
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 25148527
• Report Number: 2210968-2026-05122
• Device Sequence Number: 13444305
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031236745
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031236745(17)260930(10)103XAQ
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: SW
• PMA/510(K) Number: N12159
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/12/2026

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 Expiration Date: 09/30/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: SXMP1B119
• Device Lot Number: 103XAQ
• 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: 04/28/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/13/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/12/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/20/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/08/2024
• 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