STRATAFIX SXPP1B202Recalls & reported problems
Ethicon, LLC · Knotless Tissue Control Device, Violet Unidirectional (Antibacterial) Synthetic Absorbable Device · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 8
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 8
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031235977), received between Jun 1, 2022 and Jun 1, 2022 — classified as 8 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Integrity Problem” (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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem8
- Material Integrity Problem3
Patient problems
- Pocket Erosion8
- Unspecified Infection8
- Necrosis5
- Sepsis2
- Fistula1
Recent adverse event reports
The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJun 1, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A KNEE PROSTHESIS SURGERY ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OP, THE SUTURE UNDER THE SKIN RETURNED TO THE SURFACE OF THE SKIN CREATING AN INFECTIOUS. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT SCAR REVISION WITH THE REMOVAL OF THE SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: Necrosis; Pocket Erosion; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 14567602 ↗InjuryJun 1, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A KNEE PROSTHESIS SURGERY ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OP, THE SUTURE UNDER THE SKIN RETURNED TO THE SURFACE OF THE SKIN CREATING AN INFECTIOUS. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT SCAR REVISION WITH THE REMOVAL OF THE SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: Necrosis; Pocket Erosion; Sepsis; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 14567597 ↗InjuryJun 1, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A KNEE PROSTHESIS SURGERY ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OP, THE SUTURE UNDER THE SKIN RETURNED TO THE SURFACE OF THE SKIN CREATING AN INFECTIOUS. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT SCAR REVISION WITH THE REMOVAL OF THE SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: Necrosis; Pocket Erosion; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 14567590 ↗InjuryJun 1, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A KNEE PROSTHESIS SURGERY ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OP, THE SUTURE UNDER THE SKIN RETURNED TO THE SURFACE OF THE SKIN CREATING AN INFECTIOUS. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT SCAR REVISION WITH THE REMOVAL OF THE SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: Fistula; Necrosis; Pocket Erosion; Sepsis; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 14567587 ↗InjuryJun 1, 2022Material Integrity Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Material Integrity Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A KNEE PROSTHESIS SURGERY ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OP, THE SUTURE UNDER THE SKIN RETURNED TO THE SURFACE OF THE SKIN CREATING AN INFECTIOUS. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT SCAR REVISION WITH THE REMOVAL OF THE SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: Pocket Erosion; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 14567586 ↗InjuryJun 1, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A KNEE PROSTHESIS SURGERY ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OP, THE SUTURE UNDER THE SKIN RETURNED TO THE SURFACE OF THE SKIN CREATING AN INFECTIOUS. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT SCAR REVISION WITH THE REMOVAL OF THE SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: Necrosis; Pocket Erosion; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 14567584 ↗InjuryJun 1, 2022Material Integrity Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Material Integrity Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A KNEE PROSTHESIS SURGERY ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OP, THE SUTURE UNDER THE SKIN RETURNED TO THE SURFACE OF THE SKIN CREATING AN INFECTIOUS. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT SCAR REVISION WITH THE REMOVAL OF THE SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: Pocket Erosion; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 14567583 ↗InjuryJun 1, 2022Material Integrity Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Material Integrity Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A KNEE PROSTHESIS SURGERY ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OP, THE SUTURE UNDER THE SKIN RETURNED TO THE SURFACE OF THE SKIN CREATING AN INFECTIOUS. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT SCAR REVISION WITH THE REMOVAL OF THE SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: Pocket Erosion; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 14567581 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.