PDS Z510GRecalls & reported problems
Ethicon, LLC · Undyed Monofilament (Polydioxanone), Absorbable Synthetic Surgical Suture · Class 2 · Implant
All models of PDS (224)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031061330), received between Jun 25, 2021 and Feb 11, 2026 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
- Defective Component1
- Material Frayed1
- Material Separation1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 11, 2026Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A SUTURE WAS USED. THE NEEDLE AND THE SUTURE HAD BEEN DETACHED AND COULD NOT BE USED. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. FURTHER DETAILS ARE NOT PROVIDED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24316666 ↗MalfunctionJan 6, 2023Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE NEEDLE GOT STUCK IN THE DERMAL DURING DERMAL SUTURE. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO PASS THE NEEDLE THROUGH FROM THE FIRST STITCH. WHEN THE SURGEON CHECKED THE NEEDLE AND FOUND IT HAD A SCRATCH. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16113777 ↗MalfunctionApr 12, 2022Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2022 AND THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN DURING USE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14089270 ↗MalfunctionJun 25, 2021Material Frayed; Defective Component; Material Frayed; Defective Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PTOSIS PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE WAS REPORTED TO BE TORN/FRAYED/CURLED DURING USE ON THE DERMIS. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12069791 ↗
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- STRATAFIX SXPP1A404Ethicon, LLC · SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE, POLYDIOXANONE1 death319 reports
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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