PDS PDP126HRecalls & reported problems
Ethicon, LLC · Antibacterial Violet Monofilament (Polydioxanone), Absorbable Surgical Suture · Class 2 · Implant
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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031047891), received between Dec 20, 2021 and Jul 27, 2026 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Separation” (3 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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Separation3
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJul 27, 2026Material Separation
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on an unknown date and suture was used. The suture was detached while tying the node. No adverse patient consequences were reported. Additional information was requested.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50001813 ↗MalfunctionJun 12, 2026Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT NA UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. WHILE SUTURING, THE SUTURE WAS DETACHED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25488955 ↗MalfunctionDec 20, 2021Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PANCREAS ANASTOMOSIS PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE IN 2021 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE AND NEEDLE DETACHED EASILY. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13044082 ↗
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- STRATAFIX SXPP1A404Ethicon, LLC · SUTURE, SURGICAL, ABSORBABLE, POLYDIOXANONE1 death319 reports
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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