STRATAFIX SXMP1B107Recalls & 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
- 13
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 13 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031236592), received between Sep 30, 2022 and Sep 3, 2026 — classified as 6 injuries, 7 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (4 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
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem6
- Break4
- Device Markings/Labelling Problem4
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions7
- Wound Dehiscence6
- Inflammation2
- Insufficient Information2
- Pain1
- Post Operative Wound Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 13 most recent of 13 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjurySep 3, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported that a patient underwent a Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) procedure on (b)(6) 2026 and a barbed suture was used. Post-op, the patient experienced a wound dehiscence. The surgeon opined the product may have contributed to the wound dehiscence. Additional information was requested.
Patient problems: Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 50590502 ↗InjuryJul 7, 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. THE PATIENT HAD TO GO BACK TO SURGERY BECAUSE THE SURGERY CENTER OPENED UP. THE DEVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR RETURN. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED,
Patient problems: Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 22410849 ↗InjuryJun 26, 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 9-JUN-2025 AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. POST-OP, THE PATIENT WENT TO THE ER THE NIGHT OF THE PROCEDURE AND THE PATIENT WAS BROUGHT BACK TO THE OR THE NEXT DAY WITH A WOUND DEHISCENCE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: Pain; Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 22341612 ↗MalfunctionJun 26, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025 AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE BROKE. IT JUST POPPED OFF. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22341611 ↗MalfunctionJun 26, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025 AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE BROKE. IT JUST POPPED OFF. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22341610 ↗MalfunctionAug 5, 2024Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Device Markings/Labelling Problem
IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2024 AFTER RECEIVING SOME PRODUCT SAMPLES UPON OPENING IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE WAS NO PRODUCT INSERT IN THE BOXES. THE BOXES HAVE QR CODES ON IT BUT IT DOES NOT WORK. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE OR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19906521 ↗MalfunctionAug 5, 2024Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Device Markings/Labelling Problem
IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2024 AFTER RECEIVING SOME PRODUCT SAMPLES UPON OPENING IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE WAS NO PRODUCT INSERT IN THE BOXES. THE BOXES HAVE QR CODES ON IT BUT IT DOES NOT WORK. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE OR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19906493 ↗MalfunctionAug 5, 2024Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Device Markings/Labelling Problem
IT WAS REPORTED ON 7/8/2024 AFTER RECEIVING SOME PRODUCT SAMPLES UPON OPENING IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE WAS NO PRODUCT INSERT IN THE BOXES. THE BOXES HAVE QR CODES ON IT BUT IT DOES NOT WORK. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE OR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19906464 ↗MalfunctionAug 5, 2024Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Device Markings/Labelling Problem
IT WAS REPORTED ON 7/8/2024 AFTER RECEIVING SOME PRODUCT SAMPLES UPON OPENING IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE WAS NO PRODUCT INSERT IN THE BOXES. THE BOXES HAVE QR CODES ON IT BUT IT DOES NOT WORK. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE OR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19906460 ↗InjuryApr 11, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED TO CLOSE THE SKIN. THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED AN INFLAMED SCAR A STITCH SINUS AFTER 4-6 WEEKS FROM SURGERY. IT OCCURRED AGGRESSIVELY WITH THE PATIENT. THE SURGEON HAD TO RE-OPERATE ON THE PATIENT TO EXCISE THE WOUND. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: Inflammation; Insufficient Information; Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 16712874 ↗InjuryApr 11, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND A BARBED SUTURE WAS USED TO CLOSE THE SKIN. THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED AN INFLAMED SCAR A STITCH SINUS AFTER 4-6 WEEKS FROM SURGERY. IT OCCURRED AGGRESSIVELY WITH THE PATIENT. THE SURGEON HAD TO RE-OPERATE ON THE PATIENT TO EXCISE THE WOUND. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: Inflammation; Insufficient Information; Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 16712868 ↗MalfunctionApr 4, 2023Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A CABG PROCEDURE (B)(6) 2023 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS REPORTED BY THE SALES REP THAT DURING A CABG THE SUTURE BROKE. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE WITH NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16678266 ↗InjurySep 30, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A SPINE PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. THE PATIENT DEVELOPED A WOUND INFECTION AND THE WOUND ¿FELL APART¿ AT NINE DAYS POST OP. TREATMENT IS UNKNOWN. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: Post Operative Wound Infection; Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 15514892 ↗
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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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