MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PDS PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 2-0 VIO; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE

Catalog Number	PDP451G
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Wound Dehiscence (1154)
Date of Event	11/07/2018
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).The device history records were reviewed and the manufacturing criteria was met prior to the release of this lot.Attempts have been made to retrieve the device.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported an animal underwent an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2018 and suture was used.The suture is breaking down causing the surgical site to dehiscence.It is unknown if another like device was used to complete the procedure.

• Brand Name: PDS PLUS SUTURE 27"(70CM) 2-0 VIO
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876 0151
• MDR Report Key: 8130515
• Report Number: 2210968-2018-77500
• Device Sequence Number: 1552980
• Product Code: NEW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031218710
• UDI-Public: 10705031218710
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K061037
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: distributor,health profession
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 11/07/2018

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: 04/30/2020
• Device Catalogue Number: PDP451G
• Device Lot Number: ME5223
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/07/2018
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/04/2018
• Patient Sequence Number: 1