VICRYL D8760Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031031142), received between Jul 17, 2024 and Jul 17, 2024 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Separation” (2 reports).

11 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K022269, K946173); 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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJul 17, 2024Material Separation; Material Separation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2024 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE BROKE OFF THE NEEDLE BEFORE THE SURGEON WAS FINISHED WITH THE CLOSURE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH THIRTY MINUTES OF DELAY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19760600 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 17, 2024Material Separation; Material Separation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2024 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE BROKE OFF THE NEEDLE BEFORE THE SURGEON WAS FINISHED WITH THE CLOSURE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH THIRTY MINUTES OF DELAY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19760593 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 17, 2024Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2024 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, WHEN SURGEON WAS USING THE SUTURE FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE SUTURE LINE BROKE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19760587 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K022269, K946173. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-1516-2025 · Mar 7, 2025 · Open, Classified
  ETHIBOND EXCEL GRN 36IN(90CM) USP2-0(M3) D/A MH
• Z-1097-2025 · Dec 20, 2024 · Open, Classified
  PERMA-HAND Silk Suture, REF: K872H, W723H, 623H, K833H; Perma-hand Silk Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovas
• Z-2144-2024 · May 10, 2024 · Open, Classified
  VICRYL (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-2486-2020 · Jun 10, 2020 · Open, Classified
  PERMA-HAND/MERSILK SILK BLU and VIRGIN SILK BLU, Product Codes EH7457G EH7983G FV768 FV769 FV7771 U7058 U7059 W1782 W1784 W1819 W1820 W818 W819 W870
• Z-0989-2020 · Jan 3, 2020 · Terminated
  Coated VICRYL (Polyglactin 910) Suture, 18" (45cm) Product Code J497H. The device is a synthetic absorbable sterile surgical suture.
• Z-1842-2019 · Apr 19, 2019 · Terminated
  ETHIBOND EXCEL ETHIBOND Polvester Suture-Green 75cm USP1 Single Armed CTX Product Code: X865W Product Usage: ETHIBOND EXCEL Suture is intended for use in general soft tissue appr
• Z-1841-2019 · Apr 19, 2019 · Terminated
  ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Suture-ETHIBOND Green 75cm USP1 Single Armed CT-1 Product Code: X425H Product Usage: ETHIBOND EXCEL Suture is intended for use in general soft tissue app
• Z-0747-2019 · Dec 18, 2018 · Terminated
  PERMA-HAND Silk Suture Size 5, Black 30" (75cm) Double Armed LR Needles, Product Code 485T Product Usage: PERMA-HAND* suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approxima
• Z-1839-2015 · May 8, 2015 · Terminated
  Ethicon Fast Absorbing Plain Gut - MultiPass Needles, Sterile, Absorbable Surgical Suture, 5-0 (1.5 metric), 18" (45 cm), Conventional Cutting, Lot #JD6163, Exp: July 2019. Fast ab
• Z-0492-2015 · Oct 17, 2014 · Terminated
  Ethicon PERMA-HAND Silk siliconized black braided 10 strands per packet Ethicon LLC- Made in USA.
• Z-1087-06 · May 4, 2006 · Terminated
  Coated 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