STRATAFIX SXMP1B419Recalls & reported problems
Ethicon, LLC · Knotless Tissue Control Device, Undyed Unidirectional (Antibacterial) Synthetic Absorbable Device · Class 2 · Implant
All models of STRATAFIX (181)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031236394), received between Aug 13, 2025 and Dec 11, 2025 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Separation” (2 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Separation2
- Break1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 11, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE BROKE WHEN THEY SUTURED IT. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23778079 ↗MalfunctionAug 13, 2025Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BOX OF THE SUTURE WITH A FEW LEFTS IN IT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THEY WERE HAVING ISSUES WITH THE NEEDLE POPPING OFF THE SUTURE, LIKE A POP-OFF. THEY OPENED A NEW BOX WITH A DIFFERENT LOT NUMBER, AND IT WORKED FINE. THE PROCEDURE WAS DELAYED BY FIVE MINUTES. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES FOR THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22793280 ↗MalfunctionAug 13, 2025Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BOX OF THE SUTURE WITH A FEW LEFT IN IT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THEY WERE HAVING ISSUES WITH THE NEEDLE POPPING OFF THE SUTURE, LIKE A POP-OFF. THEY OPENED A NEW BOX WITH A DIFFERENT LOT NUMBER, AND IT WORKED FINE. THE PROCEDURE WAS DELAYED BY FIVE MINUTES. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES FOR THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22793247 ↗
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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 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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