STRATAFIX SXPP1A429Recalls & reported problems
Ethicon, LLC · Violet Antibacterial Polydioxanone, Knotless Tissue Control Device · Class 2 · Implant
- 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 10705031245013), received between Mar 5, 2024 and Mar 5, 2024 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Separation” (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
- Material Separation3
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.
MalfunctionMar 5, 2024Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN VETERINARY PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE IN 2024, AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THREE NEEDLES POPPED OFF AT THE SWAGE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18837386 ↗MalfunctionMar 5, 2024Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN VETERINARY PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE IN 2024, AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THREE NEEDLES POPPED OFF AT THE SWAGE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18837385 ↗MalfunctionMar 5, 2024Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN VETERINARY PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE IN 2024, AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THREE NEEDLES POPPED OFF AT THE SWAGE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18837384 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.