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VICRYL RAPIDE VR844Recalls & reported problems

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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 10705031134737), received between Feb 4, 2023 and Feb 4, 2023 — classified as 3 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break3

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.

  • MalfunctionFeb 4, 2023Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A SKIN CLOSURE PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE BROKE WHEN TYING S KNOT DURING SKIN CLOSURE. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16301429 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 4, 2023Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A SKIN CLOSURE PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE BROKE TWO TIMES IN THE SAME CASE, WHEN TYING S KNOT DURING SKIN CLOSURE. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16301378 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 4, 2023Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A SKIN CLOSURE PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE BROKE TWO TIMES IN THE SAME CASE, WHEN TYING S KNOT DURING SKIN CLOSURE. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16301354 ↗

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