Coated VICRYL D6677Recalls & reported problems
Ethicon, LLC · Violet 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
- 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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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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