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STRATAFIX SXPP1B401Recalls & reported problems

Ethicon, LLC · Knotless Tissue Control Device, Violet Unidirectional (Antibacterial) Synthetic Absorbable Device · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
1

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031236042), received between May 13, 2019 and May 28, 2026 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (3 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.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Recalls naming this device

  1. Aug 13, 2019Terminated

    The product does not meet certain internal strength testing specifications.

    Z-0048-2020 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break3
  • Material Separation1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient3
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMay 28, 2026Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2026 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS REPORTED TO THE SALES REP BY THE SURGEON WHO WAS DOING C SECTION; UTERINE LAYER THE NEEDLE POPPED OFF 25% INTO THE RUNNING STITCH. THE REP HAD THEM OPEN ANOTHER SUTURE START AT THE OTHER END OF THE UTERUS AND RUN IT PAST THE BROKEN SUTURE, BACK STITCH 2X. THEY CUT THE NEEDLE OFF AND TIED THE END TO THE ORIGINAL SXPP1B401. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE. UTERUS VERY HEMOSTATIC. THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNING. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25321995 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 4, 2020Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE LOOP BROKE. A NEW SUTURE WAS OPENED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10784533 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 13, 2019Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT ON (B)(6) 2019 AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE BROKE. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE WITH NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8606200 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 13, 2019Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT ON (B)(6) 2019 AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE BROKE. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE WITH NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8606197 ↗

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