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PDS Z844GRecalls & reported problems

Ethicon, LLC · Clear 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
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
1

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10705031061842), received between Aug 11, 2020 and Aug 11, 2020 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

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.

Recalls naming this device

  1. 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-2617-2023 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 11, 2020Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A SEPTORHINOPLASTY ON (B)(6) 2020 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE DOCTOR PASSED THE STITCH AND THE MOMENT OF KNOTTING THE NEEDLE IS BROKEN. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10392905 ↗

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