STRATAFIX SXMP1B408Recalls & reported problems
Ethicon, LLC · Knotless Tissue Control Device, Undyed Unidirectional (Antibacterial) Synthetic Absorbable Device · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 8
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031236356), received between Jun 19, 2018 and Apr 21, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 7 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure To Adhere Or Bond” (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
- Failure To Adhere Or Bond3
- Loss of or Failure to Bond3
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Break1
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient6
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- Perforation1
Recent adverse event reports
The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryApr 21, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A DECUBITUS REMOVAL PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED COLIC PERFORATION ON THE 12TH DAY POST-OP. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A NEW SURGERY WITH RESECTION OF THE INTERESTED PART. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: Perforation
MAUDE report 21873492 ↗MalfunctionJan 28, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A MYOMECTOMY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON USED SUTURE TO SUTURE UTERUS AFTER REMOVING MIOMA. THE SUTURE BROKE OFF AS HE PULLED IT THROUGH THE LOOP. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21253193 ↗MalfunctionJul 18, 2018Loss of or Failure to Bond; Loss of or Failure to Bond
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A COLON SURGICAL PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE SUTURE WAS NOT BARBED. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7699186 ↗MalfunctionJul 18, 2018Loss of or Failure to Bond; Loss of or Failure to Bond
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A COLON SURGICAL PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE SUTURE WAS NOT BARBED. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7699185 ↗MalfunctionJul 18, 2018Loss of or Failure to Bond; Loss of or Failure to Bond
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A COLON SURGICAL PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE SUTURE WAS NOT BARBED. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7699176 ↗MalfunctionJun 19, 2018Failure To Adhere Or Bond; Failure To Adhere Or Bond
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2018 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE WAS NOT HOLDING. THE SUTURE APPEARS TO NOT HAVE ANY BARBS ON IT. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES FOR THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7615724 ↗MalfunctionJun 19, 2018Failure To Adhere Or Bond; Failure To Adhere Or Bond
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2018 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE WAS NOT HOLDING. THE SUTURE APPEARS TO NOT HAVE ANY BARBS ON IT. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES FOR THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7614749 ↗MalfunctionJun 19, 2018Failure To Adhere Or Bond; Failure To Adhere Or Bond
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2018 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE WAS NOT HOLDING. THE SUTURE APPEARS TO NOT HAVE ANY BARBS ON IT. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES FOR THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7614734 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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