STRATAFIX SXPP1B418Recalls & reported problems
Ethicon, LLC · Knotless Tissue Control Device, Violet Unidirectional (Antibacterial) Synthetic Absorbable Device · 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 10705031235908), received between Oct 21, 2025 and Aug 17, 2026 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Separation” (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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Separation3
- Component Misassembled2
- Material Integrity Problem2
- Structural Problem2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 17, 2026Structural Problem; Material Integrity Problem; Component Misassembled
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50280285 ↗MalfunctionAug 17, 2026Structural Problem; Material Integrity Problem; Component Misassembled
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50280204 ↗MalfunctionOct 21, 2025Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE IN 2025 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS REPORTED TO THE DL BY SALES REP THAT THE NEEDLE DETACHED 3 TIMES IN A ROW IN THE SAME BOX WITH THE SAME LOT NUMBER. THIS WAS DURING A PROCEDURE WHERE THE PATIENT WAS ON THE TABLE WHILE PASSING THROUGH THE TISSUE. DEVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR RETURN. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23348152 ↗MalfunctionOct 21, 2025Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE IN 2025 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS REPORTED TO THE DL BY SALES REP THAT THE NEEDLE DETACHED 3 TIMES IN A ROW IN THE SAME BOX WITH THE SAME LOT NUMBER. THIS WAS DURING A PROCEDURE WHERE THE PATIENT WAS ON THE TABLE WHILE PASSING THROUGH THE TISSUE. DEVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR RETURN. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23348149 ↗MalfunctionOct 21, 2025Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE IN 2025 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS REPORTED TO THE DL BY SALES REP THAT THE NEEDLE DETACHED 3 TIMES IN A ROW IN THE SAME BOX WITH THE SAME LOT NUMBER. THIS WAS DURING A PROCEDURE WHERE THE PATIENT WAS ON THE TABLE WHILE PASSING THROUGH THE TISSUE. DEVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR RETURN. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23348146 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.