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PDS PDP359TRecalls & reported problems

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

Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
9
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 9 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031048188), received between Jul 17, 2023 and Oct 15, 2025 — classified as 9 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (8 reports).

9 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K061037, K212380, K243897); 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 5 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 1 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 1 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520265
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break8
  • Material Separation1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions9

Recent adverse event reports

The 9 most recent of 9 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionOct 15, 2025Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. NEEDLE BROKE IN HALF. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23285433 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 12, 2025Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, NEEDLE BROKE OFF SUTURE STRAND. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21587520 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 25, 2024Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT OPEN GENERAL SURGERY IN 2024, AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE STRAND OF SUTURE BROKE WHILE CLOSING THE FASCIA. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUESTED AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20775471 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 25, 2024Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT OPEN GENERAL SURGERY IN 2024, AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE STRAND OF SUTURE BROKE WHILE CLOSING THE FASCIA. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUESTED AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20774636 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 25, 2024Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT EXPLORATORY LAPAROTOMY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2024 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE STRAND OF SUTURE BROKE WHILE CLOSING THE FASCIA. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUESTED AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20772489 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 25, 2024Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT EXPLORATORY LAPAROTOMY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6)2024 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE STRAND OF SUTURE BROKE WHILE CLOSING THE FASCIA. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUESTED AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20772410 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 25, 2024Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT EXPLORATORY LAPAROTOMY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2024 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE STRAND OF SUTURE BROKE WHILE CLOSING THE FASCIA. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUESTED AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20772236 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 14, 2023Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UTERINE SUSPENSION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2023 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE UTERINE SUSPENSION SURGERY, THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN WHEN THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO SEW THE TISSUE. CHANGED ANOTHER ONE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17540552 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 17, 2023Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN WHEN THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO SEW THE TISSUE. CHANGED TO ANOTHER ONE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17332407 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K061037, K212380, K243897. 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-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-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-1339-2018 · Jan 10, 2018 · Terminated
    PDS Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Suture Size 1 PDS PLUS Violet 27 Single Armed OS-4 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-1338-2018 · Jan 10, 2018 · Terminated
    PDS Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Suture Size 0 PDS Plus Violet 36 Single Armed CT-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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