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PDS PDP357HRecalls & reported problems

Ethicon, LLC · Antibacterial Violet Monofilament (Polydioxanone), Absorbable Surgical Suture · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031048164), received between Aug 31, 2020 and Aug 31, 2020 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (3 reports).

9 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K061037, K212380); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break3

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient3

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 31, 2020Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A WOUND CLOSURE PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE; AND A SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE BROKE AT THE BEGINNING WHILE SUTURING FASCIA FOR CLOSURE WITH LITTLE TO NO TRACTION. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10471732 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 31, 2020Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A WOUND CLOSURE PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE; AND A SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE BROKE AT THE BEGINNING WHILE SUTURING FASCIA FOR CLOSURE WITH LITTLE TO NO TRACTION. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10471711 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 31, 2020Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A WOUND CLOSURE PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE; AND A SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE BROKE AT THE BEGINNING WHILE SUTURING FASCIA FOR CLOSURE WITH LITTLE TO NO TRACTION. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10471707 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K061037, K212380. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-2147-2024 · May 10, 2024 · Open, Classified
    PDS Plus Antibacterial (polydioxanone) Suture - Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation, including use in paediatric cardiovascular tissue, in microsurgery and in oph
  • Z-1571-2023 · Mar 31, 2023 · Open, Classified
    PDS Plus Antibacterial (polydioxanone) Suture - PDS PLUS CLR 27IN(70CM) USP3-0(M2) S/A PC-25 PRIME. Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation, including use in pediatri
  • Z-1135-2019 · Mar 12, 2019 · Terminated
    VICRYL PLUS Sutures: VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 3-0 VIO VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 UND VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO) VICRYL PLUS SU
  • Z-2532-2018 · Jun 8, 2018 · Terminated
    PDS Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Suture-PDS PLUS Undyed Suture 45cm (18") 4-0 Single Armed PS-4 Prime Needle Product Code: PDP507G (GTIN 10705031203983)
  • Z-2533-2018 · Jun 8, 2018 · Terminated
    PDS Plus Antibacterial Suture-PDS PLUS Undyed Suture 45cm (18") 5-0 Single Armed P-3 Prime Needle Product Code: PDP493G (GTIN 10705031203945)
  • Z-1339-2018 · Jan 10, 2018 · Terminated
    PDS Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Suture Size 1 PDS PLUS Violet 27 Single Armed OS-4 Needle
  • Z-1338-2018 · Jan 10, 2018 · Terminated
    PDS Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Suture Size 0 PDS Plus Violet 36 Single Armed CT-1 Needle
  • Z-1340-2018 · Jan 10, 2018 · Terminated
    PDS Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Suture Size 0 PDS Plus Violet 36 Single Armed CTB-1 Needle
  • Z-1314-2009 · Feb 2, 2009 · Terminated
    PDS Plus Antibacterial (polydioxanone) Suture Sutures are intended for general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation.

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