Coated VICRYL D5890Recalls & reported problems
Ethicon, LLC · Undyed Braided (Polyglactin 910), Synthetic Absorbable Suture · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Coated VICRYL (350)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 8
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031025769), received between Jun 24, 2022 and Sep 22, 2026 — classified as 8 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (7 reports).
6 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K022269, K183183); 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. 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
- Break7
- Defective Component3
- Material Separation1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions8
Recent adverse event reports
The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Break
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50860391 ↗MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Break
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50860373 ↗MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Break
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50860334 ↗MalfunctionJan 30, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REP THAT, THE SUTURE BREAKAGE DURING USE WAS MORE NOTICEABLE THAN USUAL. BOTH OF PRODUCTS WERE NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. NO SAMPLE OF BOTH PRODUCTS WILL BE RETURNED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24221162 ↗MalfunctionNov 8, 2024Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2024 AND A SUTURE DEVICE WAS USED. DURING SURGERY THE NEEDLE HAD COME OFF. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20644784 ↗MalfunctionJun 24, 2022Break; Defective Component; Break; Defective Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2022 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE CAUGHT AND THE SUTURE BROKE DURING CONTINUOUS SUTURING. ALSO THE THICKNESS OF THE SUTURE WAS UNEVEN. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14802696 ↗MalfunctionJun 24, 2022Break; Defective Component; Break; Defective Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2022 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE CAUGHT AND THE SUTURE BROKE DURING CONTINUOUS SUTURING. ALSO THE THICKNESS OF THE SUTURE WAS UNEVEN. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14802677 ↗MalfunctionJun 24, 2022Break; Defective Component; Break; Defective Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN SURGERY ON 6/1/2022 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE CAUGHT AND THE SUTURE BROKE DURING CONTINUOUS SUTURING. ALSO THE THICKNESS OF THE SUTURE WAS UNEVEN. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14802646 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K022269, K183183. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-1513-2025 · Mar 7, 2025 · Open, ClassifiedPDSPLUSVIO30IN(75CM)USP6-0(M0.7)D/AC-1MP
- Z-0319-2025 · Sep 25, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedCoated VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Suture VIO 36IN(90CM) USP0(M3.5) S/A CT, Product Number J358H
- Z-2146-2024 · May 10, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedPDS II (polydioxanone) Suture - Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation, including use in paediatric cardiovascular tissue, in microsurgery and in ophthalmic surgery.
- Z-2144-2024 · May 10, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedVICRYL (polyglactin 910) Suture - Indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic surgery, but not for use in cardiovascular and
- Z-0989-2020 · Jan 3, 2020 · TerminatedCoated VICRYL (Polyglactin 910) Suture, 18" (45cm) Product Code J497H. The device is a synthetic absorbable sterile surgical suture.
- Z-1087-06 · May 4, 2006 · TerminatedCoated Vicryl (polyglactin 910) suture. Needle Type CTXB Suture size: 1. Vicryl suture is a synthetic absorbable sterile surgical suture comprised of a copolymer made from 90% gyc
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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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