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STRATAFIX SXMP1B409Recalls & reported problems

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

Quick summary

This Ethicon Stratafix knotless barbed suture is an absorbable synthetic suture used to close tissue without knots. The 46 reports mostly describe wounds reopening or healing slowly after surgery, along with the suture breaking, fraying, or being hard to place and label. There are 26 injuries and no deaths. No recalls name this device, and reporting fell from 28 in the prior12 months to none in the past year.

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Adverse event reports
46
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
26
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 46 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031236325), received between Nov 9, 2019 and Oct 31, 2025 — classified as 26 injuries, 20 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Positioning Failure” (8 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

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 1 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 1 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 1 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 2 reportsSep 2025: 4 reportsOct 2025: 22 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports20242025202622
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem26
  • Positioning Failure8
  • Break5
  • Device Markings/Labelling Problem5
  • Material Integrity Problem2
  • Material Separation2

Patient problems

  • Wound Dehiscence26
  • Impaired Healing22
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions19
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 46 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryOct 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OP, THE PATIENT HAD DELAYED HEALING GREATER THAN 2 MONTHS. AT 1 MONTH POST-OP, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DISUNITY OF THE VAGINAL SCAR AND MAY HAVE REQUIRED A RESUMPTION OF SURGERY WITH A CHANGE OF LOT AND SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: Impaired Healing; Wound Dehiscence

    MAUDE report 23436656 ↗
  • InjuryOct 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OPERATION, THE PATIENT HAD DELAYED HEALING GREATER THAN 2 MONTHS. AT 1 MONTH POST-OPERATION, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DISUNITY OF THE VAGINAL SCAR AND MAY HAVE REQUIRED A RESUMPTION OF SURGERY WITH A CHANGE OF LOT AND SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: Impaired Healing; Wound Dehiscence

    MAUDE report 23436654 ↗
  • InjuryOct 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OP, THE PATIENT HAD DELAYED HEALING GREATER THAN 2 MONTHS. AT 1 MONTH POST-OP, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DISUNITY OF THE VAGINAL SCAR AND MAY HAVE REQUIRED A RESUMPTION OF SURGERY WITH A CHANGE OF LOT AND SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: Impaired Healing; Wound Dehiscence

    MAUDE report 23436643 ↗
  • InjuryOct 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OP, THE PATIENT HAD DELAYED HEALING GREATER THAN 2 MONTHS. AT 1 MONTH POST-OP, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DISUNITY OF THE VAGINAL SCAR AND MAY HAVE REQUIRED A RESUMPTION OF SURGERY WITH A CHANGE OF LOT AND SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: Impaired Healing; Wound Dehiscence

    MAUDE report 23436610 ↗
  • InjuryOct 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OP, THE PATIENT HAD DELAYED HEALING GREATER THAN 2 MONTHS. AT 1 MONTH POST-OP, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DISUNITY OF THE VAGINAL SCAR AND MAY HAVE REQUIRED A RESUMPTION OF SURGERY WITH A CHANGE OF LOT AND SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: Impaired Healing; Wound Dehiscence

    MAUDE report 23436604 ↗
  • InjuryOct 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OP, THE PATIENT HAD DELAYED HEALING GREATER THAN 2 MONTHS. AT 1 MONTH POST-OP, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DISUNITY OF THE VAGINAL SCAR AND MAY HAVE REQUIRED A RESUMPTION OF SURGERY WITH A CHANGE OF LOT AND SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: Impaired Healing; Wound Dehiscence

    MAUDE report 23436600 ↗
  • InjuryOct 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OP, THE PATIENT HAD DELAYED HEALING GREATER THAN 2 MONTHS. AT 1 MONTH POST-OP, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DISUNITY OF THE VAGINAL SCAR AND MAY HAVE REQUIRED A RESUMPTION OF SURGERY WITH A CHANGE OF LOT AND SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: Impaired Healing; Wound Dehiscence

    MAUDE report 23436594 ↗
  • InjuryOct 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OP, THE PATIENT HAD DELAYED HEALING GREATER THAN 2 MONTHS. AT 1 MONTH POST-OP, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DISUNITY OF THE VAGINAL SCAR AND MAY HAVE REQUIRED A RESUMPTION OF SURGERY WITH A CHANGE OF LOT AND SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: Impaired Healing; Wound Dehiscence

    MAUDE report 23436591 ↗
  • InjuryOct 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OP, THE PATIENT HAD DELAYED HEALING GREATER THAN 2 MONTHS. AT 1 MONTH POST-OP, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DISUNITY OF THE VAGINAL SCAR AND MAY HAVE REQUIRED A RESUMPTION OF SURGERY WITH A CHANGE OF LOT AND SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: Impaired Healing; Wound Dehiscence

    MAUDE report 23436571 ↗
  • InjuryOct 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OP, THE PATIENT HAD DELAYED HEALING GREATER THAN 2 MONTHS. AT 1 MONTH POST-OP, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DISUNITY OF THE VAGINAL SCAR AND MAY HAVE REQUIRED A RESUMPTION OF SURGERY WITH A CHANGE OF LOT AND SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: Impaired Healing; Wound Dehiscence

    MAUDE report 23436540 ↗
  • InjuryOct 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OPERATION, THE PATIENT HAD DELAYED HEALING GREATER THAN 2 MONTHS. AT 1 MONTH POST-OPERATION, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DISUNITY OF THE VAGINAL SCAR AND MAY HAVE REQUIRED A RESUMPTION OF SURGERY WITH A CHANGE OF LOT AND SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: Impaired Healing; Wound Dehiscence

    MAUDE report 23436526 ↗
  • InjuryOct 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OPERATION, THE PATIENT HAD DELAYED HEALING GREATER THAN 2 MONTHS. AT 1 MONTH POST-OPERATION, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DISUNITY OF THE VAGINAL SCAR AND MAY HAVE REQUIRED A RESUMPTION OF SURGERY WITH A CHANGE OF LOT AND SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: Impaired Healing; Wound Dehiscence

    MAUDE report 23436518 ↗
  • InjuryOct 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OP, THE PATIENT HAD DELAYED HEALING GREATER THAN 2 MONTHS. AT 1 MONTH POST-OP, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DISUNITY OF THE VAGINAL SCAR AND MAY HAVE REQUIRED A RESUMPTION OF SURGERY WITH A CHANGE OF LOT AND SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: Impaired Healing; Wound Dehiscence

    MAUDE report 23435761 ↗
  • InjuryOct 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OP, THE PATIENT HAD DELAYED HEALING GREATER THAN 2 MONTHS. AT 1 MONTH POST-OP, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DISUNITY OF THE VAGINAL SCAR AND MAY HAVE REQUIRED A RESUMPTION OF SURGERY WITH A CHANGE OF LOT AND SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: Impaired Healing; Wound Dehiscence

    MAUDE report 23435750 ↗
  • InjuryOct 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OP, THE PATIENT HAD DELAYED HEALING GREATER THAN 2 MONTHS. AT 1 MONTH POST-OP, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DISUNITY OF THE VAGINAL SCAR AND MAY HAVE REQUIRED A RESUMPTION OF SURGERY WITH A CHANGE OF LOT AND SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: Impaired Healing; Wound Dehiscence

    MAUDE report 23435749 ↗
  • InjuryOct 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OP, THE PATIENT HAD DELAYED HEALING GREATER THAN 2 MONTHS. AT 1 MONTH POST-OP, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DISUNITY OF THE VAGINAL SCAR AND MAY HAVE REQUIRED A RESUMPTION OF SURGERY WITH A CHANGE OF LOT AND SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: Impaired Healing; Wound Dehiscence

    MAUDE report 23435723 ↗
  • InjuryOct 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OP, THE PATIENT HAD DELAYED HEALING GREATER THAN 2 MONTHS. AT 1 MONTH POST-OP, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DISUNITY OF THE VAGINAL SCAR AND MAY HAVE REQUIRED A RESUMPTION OF SURGERY WITH A CHANGE OF LOT AND SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: Impaired Healing; Wound Dehiscence

    MAUDE report 23435717 ↗
  • InjuryOct 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OP, THE PATIENT HAD DELAYED HEALING GREATER THAN 2 MONTHS. AT 1 MONTH POST-OP, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DISUNITY OF THE VAGINAL SCAR AND MAY HAVE REQUIRED A RESUMPTION OF SURGERY WITH A CHANGE OF LOT AND SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: Impaired Healing; Wound Dehiscence

    MAUDE report 23435716 ↗
  • InjuryOct 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OP, THE PATIENT HAD DELAYED HEALING GREATER THAN 2 MONTHS. AT 1 MONTH POST-OP, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DISUNITY OF THE VAGINAL SCAR AND MAY HAVE REQUIRED A RESUMPTION OF SURGERY WITH A CHANGE OF LOT AND SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: Impaired Healing; Wound Dehiscence

    MAUDE report 23435713 ↗
  • InjuryOct 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OP, THE PATIENT HAD DELAYED HEALING GREATER THAN 2 MONTHS. AT 1 MONTH POST-OP, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DISUNITY OF THE VAGINAL SCAR AND MAY HAVE REQUIRED A RESUMPTION OF SURGERY WITH A CHANGE OF LOT AND SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: Impaired Healing; Wound Dehiscence

    MAUDE report 23435712 ↗
  • InjuryOct 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OP, THE PATIENT HAD DELAYED HEALING GREATER THAN 2 MONTHS. AT 1 MONTH POST-OP, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DISUNITY OF THE VAGINAL SCAR AND MAY HAVE REQUIRED A RESUMPTION OF SURGERY WITH A CHANGE OF LOT AND SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: Impaired Healing; Wound Dehiscence

    MAUDE report 23435702 ↗
  • InjuryOct 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OP, THE PATIENT HAD DELAYED HEALING GREATER THAN 2 MONTHS. AT 1 MONTH POST-OP, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DISUNITY OF THE VAGINAL SCAR AND MAY HAVE REQUIRED A RESUMPTION OF SURGERY WITH A CHANGE OF LOT AND SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: Impaired Healing; Wound Dehiscence

    MAUDE report 23435697 ↗
  • InjurySep 4, 2025Break; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Break; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. AT 1 MONTH POST-OP, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DISUNITY OF THE VAGINAL SCAR AND MAY HAVE REQUIRED A RESUMPTION OF SURGERY WITH A CHANGE OF LOT AND SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: Wound Dehiscence

    MAUDE report 22964847 ↗
  • InjurySep 4, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. AT 1 MONTH POST-OP, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DISUNITY OF THE VAGINAL SCAR AND MAY HAVE REQUIRED A RESUMPTION OF SURGERY WITH A CHANGE OF LOT AND SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: Wound Dehiscence

    MAUDE report 22964845 ↗
  • InjurySep 4, 2025Break; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Break; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. AT 1 MONTH POST-OP, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE DISUNITY OF THE VAGINAL SCAR AND MAY HAVE REQUIRED A RESUMPTION OF SURGERY WITH A CHANGE OF LOT AND SUTURE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: Wound Dehiscence

    MAUDE report 22964840 ↗

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