PDS Z135HRecalls & reported problems
Ethicon, LLC · Violet Monofilament (Polydioxanone), Absorbable Synthetic Surgical Suture · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 16
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 16 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031060241), received between Aug 5, 2021 and Jul 27, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 15 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (9 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break9
- Material Separation6
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions15
- Granuloma1
- Local Reaction1
- Swelling/ Edema1
Recent adverse event reports
The 16 most recent of 16 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJul 27, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported that a patient underwent a Vocal fold adhesion release surgery under general anesthesia, mucosal tissue flap transfer and vocal fold microsurgical closure surgery on an unknown date and suture was used to suture 6 stitches. Post-op, the patient experienced poor wound healing. Six days after surgery, the patient's laryngoscopy revealed congestion and severe reactions in the mucosa of the vocal fold suture area, with local capsule formation. The suture caused local mucosal foreign body reactions, manifested as edema and granulation. The doctor then removed the suture under local anesthesia fiber laryngoscopy for the patient and promptly reported to the consumables department. Additional information was requested.
Patient problems: Granuloma; Local Reaction; Swelling/ Edema
MAUDE report 50017373 ↗MalfunctionJul 17, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN EASILY. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22530309 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE SUTURES WERE BROKEN FREQUENTLY DURING LIGATION. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21421273 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE SUTURES WERE BROKEN FREQUENTLY DURING LIGATION. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21421272 ↗MalfunctionJun 19, 2024Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN OPHTHALMOLOGY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2024 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE AND NEEDLE HAD BEEN TAKEN OFF EASILY. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19567655 ↗MalfunctionJun 19, 2024Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN OPHTHALMOLOGY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2024 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE AND NEEDLE HAD BEEN TAKEN OFF EASILY. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19567653 ↗MalfunctionJun 19, 2024Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN OPHTHALMOLOGY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2024 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE AND NEEDLE HAD BEEN TAKEN OFF EASILY. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19567651 ↗MalfunctionJun 19, 2024Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN OPHTHALMOLOGY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2024 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE AND NEEDLE HAD BEEN TAKEN OFF EASILY. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19567645 ↗MalfunctionMay 7, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE IN 2024 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE KEPT BREAKING DURING THE SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19261593 ↗MalfunctionMay 7, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE IN 2024 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE KEPT BREAKING DURING THE SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19261591 ↗MalfunctionMay 7, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE IN 2024 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE KEPT BREAKING DURING THE SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19261587 ↗MalfunctionMay 7, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE IN 2024 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE KEPT BREAKING DURING THE SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19261586 ↗MalfunctionDec 7, 2022Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2022 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURES NEEDLE AND LINE IS SEPARATE. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15936727 ↗MalfunctionDec 7, 2022Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2022 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE'S NEEDLE AND LINE IS SEPARATE. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15936654 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2022Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2022 AND THE SUTURE WAS USED. DURING SURGERY, THE SUTURE HAD BREAKAGE DURING USE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15432887 ↗MalfunctionAug 5, 2021Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2021 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE BROKE WHEN STRETCHED. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
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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 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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