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PDS PDP503GRecalls & reported problems

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

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031048454), received between Feb 21, 2020 and Feb 21, 2020 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Separation” (2 reports).

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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Separation2

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionFeb 21, 2020Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN SURGERY ON UNKNOWN DATE AND THE SUTURE WAS USED. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THE SUTURE WAS DETACHED FROM THE NEEDLE EASILY DURING INTERRUPTED SUTURING. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9736716 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 21, 2020Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN SURGERY ON UNKNOWN DATE AND THE SUTURE WAS USED. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THE SUTURE WAS DETACHED FROM THE NEEDLE EASILY DURING INTERRUPTED SUTURING. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9736667 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.