PDS D6261Recalls & reported problems
Ethicon, LLC · Violet 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
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 1
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031026216), received between Jan 3, 2019 and Apr 30, 2026 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Separation” (3 reports).
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.
Reports received per month
Recalls naming this device
- May 10, 2024Open, Classified
Issue on a specific packaging machine resulted in a hole in the primary packaging, product sterility compromised and could result in infection .
Z-2146-2024 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Separation3
- Break2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 30, 2026Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING A GYNECOLOGY FOR LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY, THE SUTURE WAS DETACHED FROM THE NEEDLE EASILY. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25047190 ↗MalfunctionNov 19, 2024Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2024 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE BREAKAGE OCCURRED DURING USE. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. FURTHER DETAILS ARE NOT PROVIDED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20728093 ↗MalfunctionDec 1, 2023Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A C-SECTION PROCEDURE ON 20-OCT-2023 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE PRODUCT WAS USED FOR DERMAL SUTURE, AND THE NEEDLE WAS BROKEN AT THE SWAGE DURING USE. IT WENT UNDER THE SUBCUTANEOUS, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO FIND THE BROKEN NEEDLE. THE BROKEN NEEDLE WAS REMOVED INTRAOPERATIVELY. THE OPERATION TIME WAS EXTENDED WITHIN 30 MINUTES. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18247654 ↗MalfunctionMar 16, 2020Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2020 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE DETACHED FROM THE NEEDLE EASILY DURING CONTINUOUS SUTURING. THE LOT NUMBER IS UNKNOWN. FURTHER DETAILS ARE NOT PROVIDED. NO SAMPLE WILL BE RETURNED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9836066 ↗MalfunctionJan 3, 2019Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2018 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE NEEDLE WAS BROKEN AT THE SWAGE PART WHEN A NURSE HOLDING THE NEEDLE BY NEEDLE-HOLDER. NO BROKEN PIECE OF NEEDLE WAS DROPPED SINCE IT WAS BEFORE HANDING OVER THE NEEDLE-SUTURE TO THE SURGEON. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8212662 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.