PDS Z320HRecalls & reported problems
Ethicon, LLC · Violet Monofilament (Polydioxanone), Absorbable Synthetic 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
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 1
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031060517), received between Mar 13, 2019 and Aug 31, 2026 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 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
- May 10, 2024Open, Classified
Issue on a specific packaging machine resulted in a hole in the primary packaging, product sterility compromised and could result in infection .
Z-2146-2024 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
- Material Separation2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 31, 2026Material Separation
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50519794 ↗MalfunctionFeb 7, 2023Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE WHEN PASSING THE STITCH AND TRYING TO TIE THE SUTURE, THE THREAD BREAKS. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16315418 ↗MalfunctionFeb 2, 2023Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A SEPTOPLASTY PROCEDURE ON 1/25/2023 AND SUTURE WAS USED. WHEN PASSING THE STITCH AND TRYING TO TIE THE SUTURE, THE THREAD BREAKS. THE NEEDLE AND THREAD WERE REMOVED AND REMOVED FROM THE SURGICAL TABLE AND A NEW SUTURE WAS REQUESTED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16283462 ↗MalfunctionMar 13, 2019Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A NASAL SEPTAL RECONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2019 AND SUTURE WAS USED. AT THE MOMENT OF RECEIVING THE SUTURE, THE NEEDLE SEPARATED FROM THE THREAD. A SECOND LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8418450 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.