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PDS D8350Recalls & reported problems

Ethicon, LLC · Violet Monofilament (Polydioxanone), Absorbable Synthetic Surgical Suture · Class 2 · Implant

Adverse event reports
10
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 10 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031029941), received between Mar 30, 2020 and Oct 25, 2023 — classified as 10 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Separation” (7 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Separation7
  • Break4

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions8
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2

Recent adverse event reports

The 10 most recent of 10 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionOct 25, 2023Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING SURGERY, WHEN THE SURGEON PULLED THE SUTURE DURING USE, THE NEEDLE BROKE OFF AT THE ROOT. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18008167 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 2, 2022Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. ALTHOUGH THE SURGEON USED THE PRODUCT AS USUAL, THE SUTURE BROKE TWICE DURING SUTURING. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15901691 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 1, 2022Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. ALTHOUGH THE SURGEON USED THE PRODUCT AS USUAL, THE SUTURE BROKE TWICE DURING SUTURING. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15900195 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 30, 2022Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE SURGERY, THE NEEDLE WAS DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE SPONTANEOUSLY. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15886040 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 2, 2022Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PERITONEUM PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2022 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE WAS DETACHED FROM THE NEEDLE DURING CONTINUOUS SUTURING ON PERITONEUM. 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 15149744 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 2, 2022Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PERITONEUM PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2022 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE WAS DETACHED FROM THE NEEDLE DURING CONTINUOUS SUTURING ON PERITONEUM. 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 15149645 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 2, 2022Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2022 AND SUTURE WAS USED ON THE PERITONEUM WITH CONTINUOUS SUTURING. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE WAS DETACHED FROM THE NEEDLE AFTER SEVERAL STITCHES. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15147836 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 2, 2022Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2022 AND SUTURE WAS USED ON THE PERITONEUM WITH CONTINUOUS SUTURING. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE WAS DETACHED FROM THE NEEDLE AFTER SEVERAL STITCHES. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15147830 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 13, 2020Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN CHEST/THORACIC SURGERY ON (B)(6)2020 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE WAS DETACHED FROM THE NEEDLE EASILY. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10053765 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 30, 2020Break; Material Separation; Break; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN CHEST/THORACIC SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2020 AND THE SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN DURING USE IN THE THORACIC CAVITY. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9900297 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.