MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PDSII VIO 60IN 0 S/A CT LP; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE

Catalog Number W9236T

Device Problems Break (1069); Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size (1583)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 07/29/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.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 Description

It was reported that a patient underwent an open hepatectomy on (b)(6) 2019 and suture was used.During the procedure, the suture broke when knotting after sewing.Changed another one to complete the surgery.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.The surgeon opined that the suture of this batch was rather brittle, which will break when knotting with the usual strength and may be thinner than the standard specifications.No additional information could be provided.

• Brand Name: PDSII VIO 60IN 0 S/A CT LP
• Type of Device: SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876 0151
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-JUAREZ; avenida de las torres 7125; col salvacar; cuidad juarez 32604 ; MX 32604
• Manufacturer Contact: darlene kyle ; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville, NJ 08876-0151 ; 9082182792
• MDR Report Key: 8934781
• MDR Text Key: 155642847
• Report Number: 2210968-2019-86274
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NEW
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: N18331
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/31/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/27/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/30/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: W9236T
• Device Lot Number: ML5857
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/31/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/31/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1