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Coated VICRYL VCP662HRecalls & reported problems

Ethicon, LLC · Antibacterial Undyed Braided (Polyglactin 910), Synthetic Absorbable Suture · Class 2 · Implant

All models of Coated VICRYL (350)

Data updated Oct 18, 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 10705031054677), received between Aug 13, 2019 and Aug 13, 2019 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

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

2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K032420, K132580, K181652); 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

Device problems

  • Material Separation2

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionAug 13, 2019Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A L&D PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2019 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE POPPED OFF NEEDLE. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE CASE WAS COMPLETED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8887797 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 13, 2019Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A L&D PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2019 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE POPPED OFF NEEDLE. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE CASE WAS COMPLETED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8887792 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K032420, K132580, K181652. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-2145-2024 · May 10, 2024 · Open, Classified
    VICRYL Plus Antibacterial (polyglactin 910) Suture - Indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, except for ophthalmic, cardiovascular and neurological
  • Z-1310-2009 · Feb 2, 2009 · Terminated
    Coated VICRYL Plus Antibacterial (polyglactin 910) Suture; Ethicon Inc., A Johnson & Johnson Company, Somerville, NJ Sutures are intended for general soft tissue approximation and

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