PDS D10057Recalls & 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
- 9
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 9 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031134324), received between Apr 16, 2018 and Mar 16, 2026 — classified as 9 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Separation” (6 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
- Material Separation6
- Break2
- Detachment Of Device Component1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient4
Recent adverse event reports
The 9 most recent of 9 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 16, 2026Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A LAPAROSCOPY ON (B)(6) 2026 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING AN UNKNOWN LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURE, IT WAS FOUND WHEN THE PACKAGE WAS OPENED AND THE PRODUCT WAS BEING USED IN THE OPERATING ROOM THAT THE SUTURE AND THE NEEDLE HAD BEEN DETACHED. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24604687 ↗MalfunctionFeb 3, 2023Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A TOTAL MASTECTOMY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2022 AND SUTURE WAS USED. AFTER OPENING THE PACKAGE BEFORE USE, A SCRUB NURSE REALIZED THAT THE NEEDLE HAD BEEN DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE. IT WAS A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. THE COMPLAINT PRODUCT WAS NOT USED AND THE REMAINING 3 NEEDLE-SUTURES FROM THE SAME PACKAGE WERE USED FOR DERMAL SUTURE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16294412 ↗MalfunctionOct 31, 2022Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. TWO NEEDLES IMMEDIATELY DETACHED FROM TWO SUTURES AND THESE WERE NOT USED FOR THE SURGERY. THESE WERE CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLES. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15705425 ↗MalfunctionOct 31, 2022Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. TWO NEEDLES IMMEDIATELY DETACHED FROM TWO SUTURES AND THESE WERE NOT USED FOR THE SURGERY. THESE WERE CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLES. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15705424 ↗MalfunctionJul 22, 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. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12213163 ↗MalfunctionMay 27, 2020Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A CESAREAN SECTION ON (B)(6) 2020 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE WAS DETACHED FROM THE NEEDLE UNINTENDEDLY WHEN TYING A KNOT DURING DERMOSTITCH. IT WAS A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. IT WAS COMMENTED THAT THE BITING OF THE SUTURE MIGHT BE NOT ENOUGH. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10091631 ↗MalfunctionJul 11, 2019Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN OB-GYN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2019, AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN AFTER PASSING THE NEEDLE THROUGH THE DERMIS. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8780849 ↗MalfunctionMar 4, 2019Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2019 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE WAS DETACHED EASILY FROM THE SUTURE DURING USE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8386925 ↗MalfunctionApr 16, 2018Detachment Of Device Component; Detachment Of Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A CAESAREAN SECTION AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE NEEDLE WAS DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE EASILY DURING USE. IT WAS A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7433720 ↗
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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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