PDS ZB347Recalls & reported problems
Ethicon, LLC · Violet 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
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031062054), received between Dec 9, 2022 and Jan 10, 2023 — classified as 6 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (6 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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break6
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem5
Patient problems
- Seroma5
- Wound Dehiscence5
- Unspecified Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJan 10, 2023Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A POSTERIOR SPINAL FUSION PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED ON THE FASCIA. THE PATIENT DEVELOPED A DEEP WOUND INFECTION 2-3 WEEKS POST OP. THE PATIENT REQUIRED EXPLANTATION OF THE IMPLANTS AND WAS SEEN AGAIN ON (B)(6) 2023, 3 WEEKS AFTER THE RE-OPERATION AND THE WOULD HAS COMPLETELY HEALED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 16134349 ↗InjuryDec 9, 2022Break; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Break; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED AN EARLY, DEEP SEROMA WITH SUTURE LINE DISRUPTION AND RETURN TO THE OR. HE DID NOT FEEL LIKE THE WOUND WAS INFECTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: Seroma; Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 15951230 ↗InjuryDec 9, 2022Break; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Break; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED AN EARLY, DEEP SEROMA WITH SUTURE LINE DISRUPTION AND RETURN TO THE OR. HE DID NOT FEEL LIKE THE WOUND WAS INFECTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: Seroma; Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 15951226 ↗InjuryDec 9, 2022Break; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Break; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED AN EARLY, DEEP SEROMA WITH SUTURE LINE DISRUPTION AND RETURN TO THE OR. HE DID NOT FEEL LIKE THE WOUND WAS INFECTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: Seroma; Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 15951224 ↗InjuryDec 9, 2022Break; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Break; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED AN EARLY, DEEP SEROMA WITH SUTURE LINE DISRUPTION AND RETURN TO THE OR. HE DID NOT FEEL LIKE THE WOUND WAS INFECTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: Seroma; Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 15951203 ↗InjuryDec 9, 2022Break; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Break; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED AN EARLY, DEEP SEROMA WITH SUTURE LINE DISRUPTION AND RETURN TO THE OR. HE DID NOT FEEL LIKE THE WOUND WAS INFECTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: Seroma; Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 15951201 ↗
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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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