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Coated VICRYL J363HRecalls & reported problems

Johnson & Johnson International Inc. · Violet Braided (Polyglactin 910), Synthetic Absorbable Suture · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031039292), received between Mar 29, 2023 and Jul 13, 2023 — classified as 4 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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break2
  • Material Separation2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJul 13, 2023Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN DURING USE. THIS HAPPENED IN 2 PRODUCTS IN A ROW. THE PATIENT HAD THICK ABDOMINAL WALL AND PROBABLY THAT¿S THE REASON OF THE EVENT. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17315653 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 13, 2023Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN DURING USE. THIS HAPPENED IN 2 PRODUCTS IN A ROW. THE PATIENT HAD THICK ABDOMINAL WALL AND PROBABLY THAT¿S THE REASON OF THE EVENT. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17315652 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 31, 2023Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE NEEDLE CAME OFF FROM THE SUTURE. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16656296 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 29, 2023Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE NEEDLE AND SUTURE SEPARATE EASILY. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16636103 ↗

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