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Coated VICRYL J614HRecalls & 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 10705031041738), received between Jan 24, 2025 and Dec 23, 2025 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

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

3 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K022269); 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.

Reports received per month

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

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break2
  • Material Integrity Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionDec 23, 2025Break; Material Integrity Problem; Break; Material Integrity Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT IT WAS FOUND THAT ONLY ONE NEEDLE-SUTURE HAD UNEVEN SURFACE COATING. THE HOSPITAL ALSO SAID THAT THE SUTURE ALSO SEEMED EASIER TO BREAK. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. NO SAMPLE WILL BE RETURNED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23878376 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 24, 2025Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PEDIATRIC PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE WAS BREAKING EVERY TIME THEY TRIED TO TIE A KNOT. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO CONTINUE WITH THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21231384 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

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

  • 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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