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Coated VICRYL D6677Recalls & reported problems

Ethicon, LLC · Violet Braided (Polyglactin 910), Synthetic Absorbable Suture · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031026650), received between Oct 27, 2020 and Oct 27, 2020 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 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

  • Break2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionOct 27, 2020Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, AND A SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE NEEDLE BROKE WHEN CLOSING THE SURGICAL WOUND DURING CONTINUOUS SUTURING ON THE PERITONEUM. THE NEEDLE FRAGMENT FELL INTO THE BODY, BUT WAS REMOVED. THE SURGERY WAS EXTENDED WITHIN 30 MINUTES. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10742338 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 27, 2020Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE; AND A SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE NEEDLE BROKE WHEN CLOSING THE SURGICAL WOUND DURING CONTINUOUS SUTURING ON THE PERITONEUM. THE NEEDLE FRAGMENT FELL INTO THE BODY BUT WAS REMOVED. THE SURGERY WAS EXTENDED WITHIN 30 MINUTES. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10742332 ↗

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