Coated VICRYL J936HRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031043619), received between Dec 7, 2022 and Feb 28, 2023 — 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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionFeb 28, 2023Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A CABG PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, WHEN THE SURGEON WAS CLOSING THE SKIN, THE TIP OF THE NEEDLE BROKE OFF. THE SURGEON RETRIEVED THE TIP. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES FOR THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16453197 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 7, 2022Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2022 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, WHILE CLOSING THE STERNUM, THE TIP OF THE NEEDLE CAME OFF. THE SURGEON WAS ABLE TO RETRIEVE THE NEEDLE. DURING CLOSING OF THE SUBCUTICULAR LAYER ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES FOR THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15934707 ↗

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