VICRYL RAPIDE VR845Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 10 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031134744), received between May 2, 2019 and May 3, 2019 — classified as 10 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (10 reports).

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier.

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.

Recalls naming this device

1. Aug 17, 2017Terminated

   On August 17, 2017, Ethicon had decided to initiate a medical device recall (removal) of the twenty-five (25) lots of VICRYL RAPIDETM (Polyglactin 910) Suture that were distributed to the field. During finished goods testing, a suture damage was identified on a lot of VICRYL RAPIDETM Suture. During the course of the subsequent investigation, the suture also failed knot tensile strength testing.

   Z-0693-2018 · Root cause: Equipment maintenance · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 10 most recent of 10 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMay 3, 2019Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. WHEN THE SURGEON STARTED TO TIE THE KNOT AND WENT TO TIGHTEN IT, THE SUTURE SNAPPED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH SUTURE DEVICE FROM A DIFFERENT COMPANY. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8578629 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 3, 2019Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. WHEN THE SURGEON STARTED TO TIE THE KNOT AND WENT TO TIGHTEN IT, THE SUTURE SNAPPED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH SUTURE DEVICE FROM A DIFFERENT COMPANY. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8578626 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 3, 2019Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. WHEN THE SURGEON STARTED TO TIE THE KNOT AND WENT TO TIGHTEN IT, THE SUTURE SNAPPED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH SUTURE DEVICE FROM A DIFFERENT COMPANY. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8578624 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 3, 2019Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. WHEN THE SURGEON STARTED TO TIE THE KNOT AND WENT TO TIGHTEN IT, THE SUTURE SNAPPED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH SUTURE DEVICE FROM A DIFFERENT COMPANY. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8578623 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 3, 2019Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. WHEN THE SURGEON STARTED TO TIE THE KNOT AND WENT TO TIGHTEN IT, THE SUTURE SNAPPED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH SUTURE DEVICE FROM A DIFFERENT COMPANY. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8578620 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 3, 2019Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. WHEN THE SURGEON STARTED TO TIE THE KNOT AND WENT TO TIGHTEN IT, THE SUTURE SNAPPED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH SUTURE DEVICE FROM A DIFFERENT COMPANY. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8578616 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 3, 2019Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN OBGYN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2019 AND SUTURE WAS USED. WHEN THEY STARTED TO TIE THE KNOT AND THEY WENT TO TIGHTEN IT, IT JUST SNAPPED. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER SUTURE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8576407 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 2, 2019Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN OBGYN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2019 AND SUTURE WAS USED. WHEN THEY STARTED TO TIE THE KNOT AND THEY WENT TO TIGHTEN IT, IT JUST SNAPPED. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER SUTURE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8576399 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 2, 2019Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN OBGYN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2019 AND SUTURE WAS USED. WHEN THEY STARTED TO TIE THE KNOT AND THEY WENT TO TIGHTEN IT, IT JUST SNAPPED. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER SUTURE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8576392 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 2, 2019Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN OBGYN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2019 AND SUTURE WAS USED. WHEN THEY STARTED TO TIE THE KNOT AND THEY WENT TO TIGHTEN IT, IT JUST SNAPPED. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER SUTURE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8576380 ↗