STRATAFIX SXPP1A425Recalls & reported problems
Ethicon, LLC · Violet Antibacterial Polydioxanone, Knotless Tissue Control Device · Class 2 · Implant
Quick summary
This Ethicon Stratafix absorbable barbed suture is used to close tissue. Reports mostly describe strands breaking or material separating during procedures, with occasional twisting or needle issues. Among 41 reports naming its identifier, there were no deaths, one injury, and 40 malfunctions. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 42
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 42 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031245129), received between Jan 20, 2021 and Jul 30, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 40 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (21 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
- Break21
- Material Separation19
- Material Twisted/Bent4
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Material Integrity Problem1
- Positioning Failure1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions40
- Wound Dehiscence2
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 42 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJul 30, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported that a patient underwent a Laparoscopic surgical staging procedure on (b)(6) 2026 and barbed suture was used. On postoperative Day 15, wound dehiscence was observed at the cervical stump/vaginal cuff. Additional information was requested.
Patient problems: Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 50089820 ↗MalfunctionMay 18, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2026 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WERE 3-4 STRANDS OF BARBED SUTURE THAT BROKE IN A ROBOTIC VENTRAL HERNIA CASE WITH SURGEON. THERE WAS FORCE BEING PUT UPON THE SUTURE WITH THE ROBOT ARMS WHICH COULD BE THE PRIMARY CAUSE, HOWEVER IN PAST CASES THIS HAS NOT BEEN AN ISSUE IN HER PROCEDURES. THE BREAKS PRIMARILY OCCURRED MIDWAY THROUGH THE SUTURE STRAND AFTER 3-4 CONTINUOUS PASSES. ANOTHER BREAK OCCURRED AT THE SUAGE SITE AFTER SHE HAD FINISHED HER 2 FINAL REVERSE LOCKING STITCHES. ADDITIONAL STRANDS OF THE SAME STRAND/CODE/BOX WERE USED TO CLOSE THE REMAINING PORTIONS OF THE DEFECT WITHOUT ISSUE. NO SURGICAL DELAY OR PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25201014 ↗MalfunctionMay 18, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2026 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WERE 3-4 STRANDS OF BARBED SUTURE THAT BROKE IN A ROBOTIC VENTRAL HERNIA CASE WITH SURGEON. THERE WAS FORCE BEING PUT UPON THE SUTURE WITH THE ROBOT ARMS WHICH COULD BE THE PRIMARY CAUSE, HOWEVER IN PAST CASES THIS HAS NOT BEEN AN ISSUE IN HER PROCEDURES. THE BREAKS PRIMARILY OCCURRED MIDWAY THROUGH THE SUTURE STRAND AFTER 3-4 CONTINUOUS PASSES. ANOTHER BREAK OCCURRED AT THE SUAGE SITE AFTER SHE HAD FINISHED HER 2 FINAL REVERSE LOCKING STITCHES. ADDITIONAL STRANDS OF THE SAME STRAND/CODE/BOX WERE USED TO CLOSE THE REMAINING PORTIONS OF THE DEFECT WITHOUT ISSUE. NO SURGICAL DELAY OR PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25201012 ↗MalfunctionMay 18, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2026 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS 3-4 STRANDS OF BARBED SUTURE THAT BROKE IN A ROBOTIC VENTRAL HERNIA CASE WITH SURGEON. THERE WAS FORCE BEING PUT UPON THE SUTURE WITH THE ROBOT ARMS WHICH COULD BE THE PRIMARY CAUSE, HOWEVER IN PAST CASES THIS HAS NOT BEEN AN ISSUE IN HER PROCEDURES. THE BREAKS PRIMARILY OCCURRED MIDWAY THROUGH THE SUTURE STRAND AFTER 3-4 CONTINUOUS PASSES. ANOTHER BREAK OCCURRED AT THE SUAGE SITE AFTER SHE HAD FINISHED HER 2 FINAL REVERSE LOCKING STITCHES. ADDITIONAL STRANDS OF THE SAME STRAND/CODE/BOX WERE USED TO CLOSE THE REMAINING PORTIONS OF THE DEFECT WITHOUT ISSUE. NO SURGICAL DELAY OR PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25201010 ↗MalfunctionApr 24, 2026Material Separation; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A LAP MYOMECTOMY ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. NEEDLE BEND AND SUTURE POP OFF FROM NEEDLE DURING PROCEDURE. AS PER HCP HE OPEN 8-9 SUTURES, BUT HE FACE SAME ISSUE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24981657 ↗MalfunctionApr 24, 2026Material Separation; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A LAP MYOMECTOMY ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. NEEDLE BEND AND SUTURE POP OFF FROM NEEDLE DURING PROCEDURE. AS PER HCP HE OPEN 8-9 SUTURES, BUT HE FACE SAME ISSUE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24981525 ↗MalfunctionApr 24, 2026Material Separation; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A LAP MYOMECTOMY ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. NEEDLE BEND AND SUTURE POP OFF FROM NEEDLE DURING PROCEDURE. AS PER HCP HE OPEN 8-9 SUTURES, BUT HE FACE SAME ISSUE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24981484 ↗MalfunctionApr 24, 2026Material Separation; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A LAP MYOMECTOMY ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. NEEDLE BEND AND SUTURE POP OFF FROM NEEDLE DURING PROCEDURE. AS PER HCP HE OPEN 8-9 SUTURES, BUT HE FACE SAME ISSUE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24981463 ↗MalfunctionApr 20, 2026Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2026 AND SUTURE WAS USED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PROBLEM OF PULLING OFF SUTURE NEEDLE HAD HAPPENED IN THE NEWLY DISPENSED SUTURE WHEN IT WAS OPENED TO PREPARE FOR SURGERY. CHANGED ANOTHER ONE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE IS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24931687 ↗MalfunctionFeb 24, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A MYOMECTOMY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2026 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN WHEN THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO SEW THE TISSUE. CHANGED ANOTHER ONE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24430791 ↗MalfunctionJan 13, 2026Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2025 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. THE PROBLEM OF PULLING OFF SUTURE NEEDLE HAPPENED IN 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 24060269 ↗MalfunctionDec 22, 2025Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A LOBECTOMY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PROBLEM OF PULLING OFF SUTURE NEEDLE HAPPENED IN SURGERY. CHANGED ANOTHER ONE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE IS NO REPORT ON PATIENT'S INJURY. ENCLOSED PLEASE FIND DEFECT PHOTO. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED. THE NEEDLE DID NOT FELL INTO THE PATIENT. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23866880 ↗MalfunctionDec 18, 2025Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025 AND SUTURE WAS USED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PROBLEM OF PULLING OFF SUTURE NEEDLE HAD HAPPENED IN THE NEWLY DISPENSED SUTURE WHEN IT WAS OPENED TO PREPARE FOR SURGERY. CHANGED ANOTHER ONE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23839004 ↗MalfunctionNov 12, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A LAPAROSCOPIC LOBECTOMY ON (B)(6) 2025 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN WHEN IT WAS PULLED DURING SUTURING. CHANGED ANOTHER ONE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23532121 ↗MalfunctionAug 27, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNSPECIFIED PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN WHEN THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO SEW THE HERNIA SAC. TOTAL 3 PRODUCTS OCCURRED SUTURE BREAKAGE ISSUE. 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 22905748 ↗MalfunctionAug 27, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNSPECIFIED PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN WHEN THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO SEW THE HERNIA SAC. TOTAL 3 PRODUCTS OCCURRED SUTURE BREAKAGE ISSUE. 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 22905723 ↗MalfunctionAug 27, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNSPECIFIED PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN WHEN THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO SEW THE HERNIA SAC. TOTAL 3 PRODUCTS OCCURRED SUTURE BREAKAGE ISSUE. 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 22905606 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A UMBILICAL HERNIA PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING AN UMBILICAL HERNIA PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE BROKE OFF IN FOUR DIFFERENT PLACES. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22739581 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A UMBILICAL HERNIA PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING AN UMBILICAL HERNIA PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE BROKE OFF IN FOUR DIFFERENT PLACES. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22739570 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A UMBILICAL HERNIA PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING AN UMBILICAL HERNIA PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE BROKE OFF IN FOUR DIFFERENT PLACES. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22739562 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UMBILICAL HERNIA PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING AN UMBILICAL HERNIA PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE BROKE OFF IN FOUR DIFFERENT PLACES. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22739561 ↗MalfunctionJul 29, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A MYOMECTOMY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, SUTURE BREAKAGE WHILE DOING THE PROCEDURE. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22646686 ↗MalfunctionJul 29, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A MYOMECTOMY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, SUTURE BREAKAGE WHILE DOING THE PROCEDURE. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22646682 ↗MalfunctionJun 2, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT LAPAROSCOPIC MYOMECTOMY FOR UTERINE FIBROIDS PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, WHEN THE SURGEON USED SUTURES TO SUTURE THE UTERUS, THE UTERUS HAD NOT BEEN FULLY SUTURED AND THE SUTURE BROKE. A NEW SUTURE WAS IMMEDIATELY REPLACED FOR SUTURING. THIS INCIDENT HAS INCREASED THE DEPARTMENT'S COST EXPENDITURES, AFFECTED THE SURGICAL PROCESS, AND POSED CERTAIN RISKS. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22127602 ↗MalfunctionMay 21, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A MYOMECTOMY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, WHEN THE SURGEON USED SUTURE TO SUTURE THE UTERUS, THE UTERUS HAD NOT BEEN FULLY SUTURED AND THE SUTURE BROKE. A NEW SUTURE WAS IMMEDIATELY REPLACED FOR SUTURING. INCREASED THE COST EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT. BUT IF POSTOPERATIVE RUPTURE OCCURS, THERE IS A RISK OF AFFECTING THE PATIENT'S HEALING. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22061685 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.