STRATAFIX SXPP1B105Recalls & reported problems
Ethicon, LLC · Knotless Tissue Control Device, Violet Unidirectional (Antibacterial) Synthetic Absorbable Device · Class 2 · Implant
Quick summary
This Ethicon Stratafix knotless suture is an absorbable surgical thread used to close tissue. Its 105 reports, 12 of them injuries, mostly describe the thread breaking or its parts separating during wound closure, and some describe missing barbs on the thread. There were no deaths, and no recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 102
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 12
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 102 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031236257), received between Jan 17, 2018 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 12 injuries, 90 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (61 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
- Break61
- Material Separation28
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem8
- Material Integrity Problem3
- Positioning Failure2
- Dull, Blunt1
- Migration1
- Positioning Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions64
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient24
- Wound Dehiscence5
- Not Applicable3
- Unspecified Infection3
- Impaired Healing2
- Inflammation2
- Insufficient Information2
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 102 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Break
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50947813 ↗MalfunctionAug 5, 2026Break
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50143170 ↗MalfunctionJun 10, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A CERVICAL VERTEBRAE SURGERY ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING CERVICAL VERTEBRAE SURGERY, THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN WHEN THE BARBED SUTURE SAMPLE WAS USED. THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN AT A POINT FAR FROM THE NEEDLE WHILE SEWING THE EDGE JUST BEFORE BACKSTITCHING. THE PRODUCT WAS USED ON THE DERMIS. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ADDITIONAL SUTURE WAS PERFORMED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. NO SAMPLE WILL BE RETURNED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25458544 ↗MalfunctionJun 10, 2026Positioning Failure
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING AN UNKNOWN SURGERY, THE PRODUCT WAS USED THAT APPEARS TO LACK BARBS IN THE SUTURE. THE DOCTORS USE THE PRODUCT REGULARLY, BUT NOTICED THE BARBS WERE MISSING. THE PRODUCT HAS ALREADY BEEN USED, SO THE ACTUAL PRODUCT IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25457704 ↗MalfunctionMay 29, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE IN 2026 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, WHEN SURGEON WANT USE SXPP1B105 , FIXATION LOOP WAS BROKEN. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25333163 ↗MalfunctionMay 26, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING A TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY, THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN DURING WOUND CLOSURE. THE DOCTOR DID NOT RECALL THAT THE PRODUCT GOT CAUGHT ON SOMETHING. THE PRODUCT WAS USED ON SUBCUTIS. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ADDITIONAL SUTURE WAS PERFORMED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25280255 ↗MalfunctionMay 21, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING SURGERY, THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN DURING WOUND CLOSURE. THE DOCTOR DID NOT RECALL THAT THE PRODUCT GOT CAUGHT ON SOMETHING. THE PRODUCT WAS USED ON SUBCUTIS. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ADDITIONAL SUTURE WAS PERFORMED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25247932 ↗MalfunctionMay 14, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE IN 2026 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE NEEDLE PASS THROOUGH THE LOOP AND PULL,THE LOOP WAS DETACHED. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25175114 ↗MalfunctionApr 6, 2026Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING AN UNKNOWN SURGERY, THE SUTURE WAS DETACHED FROM THE NEEDLE AT THE PROXIMAL END EASILY. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. NO SAMPLE WILL BE RETURNED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24791926 ↗MalfunctionMar 18, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY (TKA) PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REP THAT, DURING TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY, THE SUTURE BROKE WHEN THE KNEE WAS BENT AFTER SUTURING. THE PRODUCT WAS USED ON THE DERMIS. THIS ISSUE OCCURRED DURING USE. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ADDITIONAL SUTURE WAS PERFORMED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. NO SAMPLE WILL BE RETURNED. FURTHER DETAILS ARE NOT PROVIDED FROM THE HP. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24627206 ↗MalfunctionMar 16, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2026 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING AN UNKNOWN ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY, WHEN THE DOCTOR PASSED THE NEEDLE THROUGH THE LOOP AND PULLED THE SUTURE, THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN. THIS ISSUE OCCURRED DURING USE. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. NO SAMPLE WILL BE RETURNED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24604890 ↗InjuryMar 6, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED ON THE DERMIS LAYER. THE PATIENT DEVELOPED SKIN NECROSIS ON BOTH ENDS OF THE WOUND. THE PATIENT IS STABLE AFTER THE TREATMENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: Necrosis
MAUDE report 24530463 ↗MalfunctionFeb 2, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A HIGH TIBIAL OSTEOTOMY PROCEDURE ON 1/8/2026 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING SURGERY, THE SUTURE BROKE DURING USE. THE PRODUCT WAS USED ON THE DERMIS. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ADDITIONAL SUTURE WAS PERFORMED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24241765 ↗MalfunctionJan 13, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE IN 2025 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN DURING OPERATION. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24060867 ↗MalfunctionNov 11, 2025Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING AN UNKNOWN SURGERY, THE NEEDLE WAS PASSING THROUGH AS USUAL, BUT IT WAS DETACHED EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS NO TENSION APPLIED. IMMEDIATELY, ANOTHER PACKAGE WAS OPENED AND IT HANDLED THE SITUATION, SO THERE WAS NO IMPACT ON THE SURGERY. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23525718 ↗MalfunctionOct 31, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING AN UNKNOWN SURGERY, THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN DURING USE. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23438623 ↗MalfunctionAug 18, 2025Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING AN UNKNOWN SURGERY, THE SUTURE WAS DETACHED FROM THE NEEDLE EASILY. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22829610 ↗MalfunctionAug 18, 2025Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING AN UNKNOWN SURGERY, THE SUTURE WAS DETACHED FROM THE NEEDLE EASILY. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22829597 ↗MalfunctionAug 18, 2025Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING AN UNKNOWN SURGERY, THE SUTURE WAS DETACHED FROM THE NEEDLE EASILY. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22829588 ↗MalfunctionAug 18, 2025Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING AN UNKNOWN SURGERY, THE SUTURE WAS DETACHED FROM THE NEEDLE EASILY. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22829486 ↗MalfunctionAug 18, 2025Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING AN UNKNOWN SURGERY, THE SUTURE WAS DETACHED FROM THE NEEDLE EASILY. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22829481 ↗MalfunctionAug 18, 2025Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING AN UNKNOWN SURGERY, THE SUTURE WAS DETACHED FROM THE NEEDLE EASILY. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22829461 ↗MalfunctionAug 18, 2025Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING AN UNKNOWN SURGERY, THE SUTURE WAS DETACHED FROM THE NEEDLE EASILY. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22829459 ↗MalfunctionAug 18, 2025Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING AN UNKNOWN SURGERY, THE SUTURE WAS DETACHED FROM THE NEEDLE EASILY. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22829442 ↗MalfunctionAug 18, 2025Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING AN UNKNOWN SURGERY, THE SUTURE WAS DETACHED FROM THE NEEDLE EASILY. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22829428 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.