ETHICON CC40GRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031024144), received between Aug 20, 2021 and Aug 20, 2021 — classified as 6 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Separation” (6 reports).

8 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K946173); 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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionAug 20, 2021Material Separation; Material Separation

  PER USER FACILITY MEDWATCH FORM (B)(4). IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A LAP ASSIST VAGINAL HYSTERECTOM PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2021 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, AS THE SURGEON WAS PULLING THROUGH THE TISSUE, THE NEEDLE RELEASED FROM THE SUTURE REQUIRING A DIFFERENT ONE TO BE USED. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WITH DIFFERENT PACKAGES RESULTED IN THE SAME FAILURE MODE. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE SURGERY WITHOUT FURTHER ISSUE. THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE WAS DELAYED DUE TO THE MULTIPLE INCIDENTS WITH THE SURGICAL SUTURE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12349358 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 20, 2021Material Separation; Material Separation

  PER USER FACILITY MEDWATCH FORM (B)(4). IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A LAP ASSIST VAGINAL HYSTERECTOMY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2021 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, AS THE SURGEON WAS PULLING THROUGH THE TISSUE, THE NEEDLE RELEASED FROM THE SUTURE REQUIRING A DIFFERENT ONE TO BE USED. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WITH DIFFERENT PACKAGES RESULTED IN THE SAME FAILURE MODE. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE SURGERY WITHOUT FURTHER ISSUE. THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE WAS DELAYED DUE TO THE MULTIPLE INCIDENTS WITH THE SURGICAL SUTURE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12349353 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 20, 2021Material Separation; Material Separation

  PER USER FACILITY MEDWATCH FORM MW4600210000-2021-8007. IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A LAP ASSIST VAGINAL HYSTERECTOM PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2021 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, AS THE SURGEON WAS PULLING THROUGH THE TISSUE, THE NEEDLE RELEASED FROM THE SUTURE REQUIRING A DIFFERENT ONE TO BE USED. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WITH DIFFERENT PACKAGES RESULTED IN THE SAME FAILURE MODE. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE SURGERY WITHOUT FURTHER ISSUE. THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE WAS DELAYED DUE TO THE MULTIPLE INCIDENTS WITH THE SURGICAL SUTURE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12349331 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 20, 2021Material Separation; Material Separation

  PER USER FACILITY MEDWATCH FORM MW4600210000-2021-8007. IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A LAP ASSIST VAGINAL HYSTERECTOM PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2021 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, AS THE SURGEON WAS PULLING THROUGH THE TISSUE, THE NEEDLE RELEASED FROM THE SUTURE REQUIRING A DIFFERENT ONE TO BE USED. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WITH DIFFERENT PACKAGES RESULTED IN THE SAME FAILURE MODE. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE SURGERY WITHOUT FURTHER ISSUE. THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE WAS DELAYED DUE TO THE MULTIPLE INCIDENTS WITH THE SURGICAL SUTURE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12349324 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 20, 2021Material Separation; Material Separation

  PER USER FACILITY MEDWATCH FORM MW (B)(4). IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A LAP ASSIST VAGINAL HYSTERECTOMY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2021 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, AS THE SURGEON WAS PULLING THROUGH THE TISSUE, THE NEEDLE RELEASED FROM THE SUTURE REQUIRING A DIFFERENT ONE TO BE USED. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WITH DIFFERENT PACKAGES RESULTED IN THE SAME FAILURE MODE. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE SURGERY WITHOUT FURTHER ISSUE. THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE WAS DELAYED DUE TO THE MULTIPLE INCIDENTS WITH THE SURGICAL SUTURE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12349262 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 20, 2021Material Separation; Material Separation

  PER USER FACILITY MEDWATCH FORM (B)(4). IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A LAP ASSIST VAGINAL HYSTERECTOMY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2021 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, AS THE SURGEON WAS PULLING THROUGH THE TISSUE, THE NEEDLE RELEASED FROM THE SUTURE REQUIRING A DIFFERENT ONE TO BE USED. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WITH DIFFERENT PACKAGES RESULTED IN THE SAME FAILURE MODE. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE SURGERY WITHOUT FURTHER ISSUE. THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE WAS DELAYED DUE TO THE MULTIPLE INCIDENTS WITH THE SURGICAL SUTURE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12349261 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K946173. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-1516-2025 · Mar 7, 2025 · Open, Classified
  ETHIBOND EXCEL GRN 36IN(90CM) USP2-0(M3) D/A MH
• Z-1097-2025 · Dec 20, 2024 · Open, Classified
  PERMA-HAND Silk Suture, REF: K872H, W723H, 623H, K833H; Perma-hand Silk Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovas
• Z-2486-2020 · Jun 10, 2020 · Open, Classified
  PERMA-HAND/MERSILK SILK BLU and VIRGIN SILK BLU, Product Codes EH7457G EH7983G FV768 FV769 FV7771 U7058 U7059 W1782 W1784 W1819 W1820 W818 W819 W870
• Z-1841-2019 · Apr 19, 2019 · Terminated
  ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Suture-ETHIBOND Green 75cm USP1 Single Armed CT-1 Product Code: X425H Product Usage: ETHIBOND EXCEL Suture is intended for use in general soft tissue app
• Z-1842-2019 · Apr 19, 2019 · Terminated
  ETHIBOND EXCEL ETHIBOND Polvester Suture-Green 75cm USP1 Single Armed CTX Product Code: X865W Product Usage: ETHIBOND EXCEL Suture is intended for use in general soft tissue appr
• Z-0747-2019 · Dec 18, 2018 · Terminated
  PERMA-HAND Silk Suture Size 5, Black 30" (75cm) Double Armed LR Needles, Product Code 485T Product Usage: PERMA-HAND* suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approxima
• Z-1839-2015 · May 8, 2015 · Terminated
  Ethicon Fast Absorbing Plain Gut - MultiPass Needles, Sterile, Absorbable Surgical Suture, 5-0 (1.5 metric), 18" (45 cm), Conventional Cutting, Lot #JD6163, Exp: July 2019. Fast ab
• Z-0492-2015 · Oct 17, 2014 · Terminated
  Ethicon PERMA-HAND Silk siliconized black braided 10 strands per packet Ethicon LLC- Made in USA.