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STRATAFIX SXPP1A412Recalls & reported problems

Ethicon, LLC · Violet Antibacterial Polydioxanone, Knotless Tissue Control Device · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
6
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031245082), received between Aug 7, 2023 and Sep 25, 2026 — classified as 6 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (5 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

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break5
  • Material Separation1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions6

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Break

    It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on (b)(6)2026 and barbed suture was used. The needle broke off in the patient. Broke off inside patient retrieved and discarded. No delay or patient harm was reported. Additional information was requested.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50899457 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 18, 2026Material Separation

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50827436 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 13, 2026Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT WOUND CLOSURE IN (B)(6) 2025 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE BROKE WHEN SEWING IN THE SURGERY. CHANGED TO ANOTHER ONE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24057382 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 7, 2023Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN WHEN THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO SEW CERVICAL STUMP. CHANGED ANOTHER TWO TO CONTINUE THE SURGERY, THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED. AND THE SURGEON FEEDBACK THAT THE SUTURE WAS THINNER THAN NORMAL. CHANGED ANOTHER ONE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17476760 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 7, 2023Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN WHEN THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO SEW CERVICAL STUMP. CHANGED ANOTHER TWO TO CONTINUE THE SURGERY, THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED. AND THE SURGEON FEEDBACK THAT THE SUTURE WAS THINNER THAN NORMAL. CHANGED ANOTHER ONE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17476759 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 7, 2023Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN WHEN THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO SEW CERVICAL STUMP. CHANGED ANOTHER TWO TO CONTINUE THE SURGERY, THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED. AND THE SURGEON FEEDBACK THAT THE SUTURE WAS THINNER THAN NORMAL. CHANGED ANOTHER ONE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17476758 ↗

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