PDS PDPB370Recalls & reported problems
Ethicon, LLC · Antibacterial Violet Monofilament (Polydioxanone), Absorbable Surgical Suture · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10705031048867), received between Sep 30, 2026 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Product Quality Problem” (1 report).
9 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K061037); 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
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Product Quality Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Product Quality Problem
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on an unknown date and suture was used. The surgeon said that the ligation felt different than usual, and the ligation strength seemed weaker. The sensation of the ligation appears to be slightly softer than normal. The product in question was discarded after one pack was used. It was not a control release needle. Another product was used to complete the case. No adverse patient consequences were reported. Additional information was requested
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50946295 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K061037. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-2147-2024 · May 10, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedPDS 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, ClassifiedPDS 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 · TerminatedVICRYL 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 · TerminatedPDS 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 · TerminatedPDS Plus Antibacterial Suture-PDS PLUS Undyed Suture 45cm (18") 5-0 Single Armed P-3 Prime Needle Product Code: PDP493G (GTIN 10705031203945)
- Z-1340-2018 · Jan 10, 2018 · TerminatedPDS Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Suture Size 0 PDS Plus Violet 36 Single Armed CTB-1 Needle
- Z-1339-2018 · Jan 10, 2018 · TerminatedPDS Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Suture Size 1 PDS PLUS Violet 27 Single Armed OS-4 Needle
- Z-1338-2018 · Jan 10, 2018 · TerminatedPDS Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Suture Size 0 PDS Plus Violet 36 Single Armed CT-1 Needle
- Z-1314-2009 · Feb 2, 2009 · TerminatedPDS Plus Antibacterial (polydioxanone) Suture Sutures are intended for general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation.
Other SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE, POLYDIOXANONE devices
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- STRATAFIX SXPP1A400Ethicon, LLC · SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE, POLYDIOXANONE485 reports
- STRATAFIX SXPP1A401Ethicon, LLC · SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE, POLYDIOXANONE446 reports
- STRATAFIX SXPP1A301Ethicon, LLC · SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE, POLYDIOXANONE443 reports
- STRATAFIX SXPP2B405Ethicon, LLC · Suture, surgical, absorbable, polydioxanone406 reports
- STRATAFIX SXPP1A406Ethicon, LLC · SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE, POLYDIOXANONE339 reports
- STRATAFIX SXPP1A404Ethicon, LLC · SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE, POLYDIOXANONE1 death319 reports
- STRATAFIX SXPP1B420Ethicon, LLC · SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE, POLYDIOXANONE1 death229 reports
Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.