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STRATAFIX SXPP2B420Recalls & reported problems

Ethicon, LLC · Stratafix (Spiral PDS Plus), Bidirectional · Class 2 · Implant

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 10705031464803), received between Mar 4, 2024 and Jul 3, 2025 — classified as 6 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Separation” (6 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

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 5 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 1 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520265
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Separation6

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.

  • MalfunctionJul 3, 2025Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE THE NEEDLE DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NINE STERILE SAMPLES ARE AVAILABLE FOR RETURN.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22394507 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 4, 2024Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT A KNEE SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2024, AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURES HAD BEEN FREEING AND BREAKING BY THE NEEDLE. AFTER A FOUR MINUTE DELAY, THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT PATIENT HARM OR ANY OTHER ISSUES. FURTHER INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18832542 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 4, 2024Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT A KNEE SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2024, AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURES HAD BEEN FREEING AND BREAKING BY THE NEEDLE. AFTER A FOUR MINUTE DELAY, THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT PATIENT HARM OR ANY OTHER ISSUES. FURTHER INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18832521 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 4, 2024Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT A KNEE SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2024, AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURES HAD BEEN FREEING AND BREAKING BY THE NEEDLE. AFTER A FOUR MINUTE DELAY, THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT PATIENT HARM OR ANY OTHER ISSUES. FURTHER INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18832497 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 4, 2024Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT A KNEE SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2024, AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURES HAD BEEN FREEING AND BREAKING BY THE NEEDLE. AFTER A FOUR MINUTE DELAY, THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT PATIENT HARM OR ANY OTHER ISSUES. FURTHER INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18832478 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 4, 2024Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT A KNEE SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2024, AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURES HAD BEEN FREEING AND BREAKING BY THE NEEDLE. AFTER A FOUR MINUTE DELAY, THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT PATIENT HARM OR ANY OTHER ISSUES. FURTHER INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18832449 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.