PDS ZB371Recalls & reported problems
Ethicon, LLC · Violet Monofilament (Polydioxanone), Absorbable Synthetic Surgical Suture · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031062078), received between Jun 4, 2018 and Mar 22, 2023 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break3
- Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping1
- Material Separation1
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient3
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 22, 2023Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping; Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping
IT WAS REPORTED A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE IN 2023 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE GENERAL SURGERY CHARGE NURSE, SAVED SUTURE TO SHOW THE HARDENED PIECES THAT WERE INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING. THERE WERE 2 TO 3 SMALL ROCK-LIKE LOOKING PIECES THAT FELL OUT OF THE SUTURE PACKAGING WE CAN¿T DETERMINE BY LOOKING AT IT HOWEVER THE NURSE STATED IT LOOKED LIKE ¿TEETH¿. NO REPORTED PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16591969 ↗MalfunctionJul 1, 2022Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE IN 2022 AND SUTURE WAS USED. SUTURE THREAD WAS BREAKING. NO REPORTED PATIENT CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14886153 ↗MalfunctionJul 14, 2020Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2020; AND A SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE BROKE WHEN TYING OFF. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10272163 ↗MalfunctionMar 17, 2020Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2020 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, AFTER OPENING THE PACKAGE, THE NEEDLE WAS DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE EASILY WHEN TRYING TO USE IT. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9843295 ↗MalfunctionJun 4, 2018Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN OB-GYN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2018 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE BROKE DURING CONTINUOUS SUTURING. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7565640 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.