MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Ethicon Inc. STRATAFIX; Suture, surgical, absorbable, polydioxanone

Catalog Number	SXPP1A406
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/17/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an orthopedic procedure on an unknown date and suture was used.A total of 3 products occurred suture breakage issue when the surgeon attempted to sew the tissue.Changed another one to complete the surgery.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).H6 component code: g07002 - pending evaluation of returned device.The device upon which this medwatch is based has been received, however, the evaluation is not yet complete.Any further information derived from the evaluation will be submitted in a supplemental 3500a form.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained: - did the reported issue contribute to any patient adverse consequences? no.- when was the suture broke (in the package, during removal from package, during handling prior to use on patient or during use on the patient)? during use on the patient.Device history review: a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 106mqu/sxpp1a406 batch number, and no non-conformances were identified.Expiration date: jan/31/2027 date of mfg.: feb/25/2025.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 10/7/2026 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.H6 component code: c22 - photo analysis additional information: d9, h3, h6.H3 investigational summary: the product was returned to eth for evaluation.Visual inspection revealed that one needle suture piece was received for analysis.Product code sxpp1a406.During visual inspection of the returned sample, marks consistent with contact from a surgical instrument were observed on the needle body.Examination of the suture piece revealed that the end was split.Body fluids and crimping marks were also observed along the strand.A photo was provided showing three needle suture piece inside the plastic bags.As the suture is absorbable and the duration of exposure of the suture in the environment could not be determined, the functional test could not be performed.As with any device, care should be taken to avoid damage to the strand when handling.Avoid the crushing or crimping action of surgical instruments, such as needle holders and forceps.As part of eth quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.

• 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 ; +1(303)552-6892
• MDR Report Key: 50788903
• Report Number: 2210968-2026-09204
• Device Sequence Number: 9415412
• Product Code: NEW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031227675
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031227675(17)270131(10)106MQU
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K182873
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/16/2026

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: SXPP1A406
• Device Lot Number: 106MQU
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/16/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/20/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/16/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/25/2025
• 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