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Coated VICRYL J588HRecalls & reported problems

Ethicon, LLC · Undyed 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
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10705031041493), received between Mar 21, 2022 and Mar 21, 2022 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Separation” (1 report).

6 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K022269, K183183); 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

Device problems

  • Material Separation1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMar 21, 2022Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A HYSTERECTOMY PROCEDURE IN 2022 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE NEEDLE AND SUTURE SEPARATED WHEN SUTURING. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13840520 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K022269, K183183. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-1513-2025 · Mar 7, 2025 · Open, Classified
    PDSPLUSVIO30IN(75CM)USP6-0(M0.7)D/AC-1MP
  • Z-0319-2025 · Sep 25, 2024 · Open, Classified
    Coated VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Suture VIO 36IN(90CM) USP0(M3.5) S/A CT, Product Number J358H
  • Z-2146-2024 · May 10, 2024 · Open, Classified
    PDS II (polydioxanone) Suture - Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation, including use in paediatric cardiovascular tissue, in microsurgery and in ophthalmic surgery.
  • 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-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-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

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