STRATAFIX SXPP1B429Recalls & reported problems
Ethicon, LLC · Knotless Tissue Control Device, Violet Unidirectional (Antibacterial) Synthetic Absorbable Device · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 1
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031235816), received between Jun 16, 2021 and Jun 16, 2021 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Positioning Failure” (2 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
- Aug 28, 2019Terminated
The product do not meet certain internal testing specifications.
Z-1336-2020 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Positioning Failure2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 16, 2021Positioning Failure; Positioning Failure
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A ROBOTIC HYSTERECTOMY ON (B)(6) 2021 AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE HAD BARBS THAT WERE ALMOST NONEXISTENT. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE FROM A DIFFERENT LOT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12009705 ↗MalfunctionJun 16, 2021Positioning Failure; Positioning Failure
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A ROBOTIC HYSTERECTOMY ON (B)(6) 2021 AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE HAD BARBS THAT WERE ALMOST NONEXISTENT. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE FROM A DIFFERENT LOT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12009696 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.