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

Catalog Number	SXPP1A403
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/15/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint #(b)(4).H3 photo investigation summary: 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 with a used needle; the suture is observed frayed and damaged, only one segment attached to the needle.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.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.The following information was requested, but unavailable: - please confirm, did one suture thread broke twice during use on the patient? --yes.- if it becomes available in the future, please provide lot number.--the lot number is unknown.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.The manufacturing records could not be reviewed as the batch/lot number is unknown.D4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2026 and barbed suture was used.During the procedure, it was reported that the suture broke twice during surgery and cannot be used anymore.Changed another one to complete the surgery.There is no report on patient's injury.No additional information could be provided.The lot of ip is unavailable.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.

• Brand Name: STRATAFIX
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE, POLYDIOXANONE
• 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 Key: 25355523
• Report Number: 2210968-2026-05971
• Device Sequence Number: 9977383
• Product Code: NEW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031219328
• UDI-Public: 10705031219328
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K141776
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/01/2026

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: SXPP1A403
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/15/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/01/2026
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown