PDS PDP497GRecalls & reported problems
Ethicon, LLC · Antibacterial Clear Monofilament (Polydioxanone), Absorbable Surgical Suture · Class 2 · Implant
1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
- Adverse event reports
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 1
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031048447), received between Aug 31, 2021 and Aug 18, 2026 — classified as 6 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (6 reports).
1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.
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
Recalls naming this device
- Aug 10, 2023Open, Classified
Internal testing on returned product from this lot confirmed that some PDS" II (polydioxanone) Sutures from this lot did not meet tensile strength requirement.
Z-2616-2023 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break6
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions6
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 18, 2026Break
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50303632 ↗MalfunctionMar 12, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN OB-GYN SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2024, AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE BROKE DURING USE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18886141 ↗MalfunctionMay 3, 2022Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2022 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE EASILY BROKE DURING USE. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14269827 ↗MalfunctionMay 3, 2022Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2022 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE EASILY BROKE DURING USE. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14269799 ↗MalfunctionMay 3, 2022Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2022 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE EASILY BROKE DURING USE. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14269745 ↗MalfunctionAug 31, 2021Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2021 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE BROKE. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12397832 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.