MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. PDS+ VIO 27IN 3-0 S/A RB-1; SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE

Catalog Number	PDP305H
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device (b)(4) batch number, and no non-conformances were identified.Summary: one empty labeled winding former and a needle-suture in three sections of product code (b)(4), lot pck154 were received for analysis.During the visual inspection of the needle/suture piece, the swage and attachment area were noted to be as expected.However, the end of the suture was cut appears to be by the use of a surgical instrument.The other two section of the suture were examined, extreme of suture pieces present elongation and the other end was cut.In addition the suture pieces were matched between them.As with any device, care should be taken to avoid damage to the strand when handling.Avoid the crushing or crimping action of the surgical instruments, such as needle holders and forceps.Due to condition of the opened sample, the assignable cause of performance breakage suture suggests an improper handling.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on an unknown date and suture was used.A second used device was returned for evaluation.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.

• Brand Name: PDS+ VIO 27IN 3-0 S/A RB-1
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876
• MDR Report Key: 9417824
• Report Number: 2210968-2019-90590
• Device Sequence Number: 19455724
• Product Code: NEW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031047983
• UDI-Public: 10705031047983
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K061037
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 11/15/2019

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: 02/28/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: PDP305H
• Device Lot Number: PCK154
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/15/2019
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/15/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/05/2019
• Patient Sequence Number: 1