STRATAFIX SXPP2B435Recalls & reported problems
Ethicon, LLC · Stratafix (Spiral PDS Plus), Bidirectional · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031465138), received between Sep 8, 2023 and Sep 15, 2023 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Positioning Failure” (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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Positioning Failure4
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 15, 2023Positioning Failure; Positioning Failure
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS REPORTED TO THE SALES REP THAT DURING A TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY PROCEDURE THAT THE SUTURE WAS "SLIDING" AND THAT THE BARBS WERE NOT CATCHING. A SECOND SUTURE FROM THE SAME LOT WAS OPENED WHICH PRESENTED WITH THE SAME ISSUE. A THIRD FROM A DIFFERENT LOT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. TWENTY-EIGHT STERILE SAMPLES WILL BE RETURNED. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17756525 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2023Positioning Failure; Positioning Failure
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS REPORTED TO THE SALES REP THAT DURING A TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY PROCEDURE THAT THE SUTURE WAS "SLIDING" AND THAT THE BARBS WERE NOT CATCHING. A SECOND SUTURE FROM THE SAME LOT WAS OPENED WHICH PRESENTED WITH THE SAME ISSUE. A THIRD FROM A DIFFERENT LOT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. TWENTY-EIGHT STERILE SAMPLES WILL BE RETURNED. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17756524 ↗MalfunctionSep 8, 2023Positioning Failure; Positioning Failure
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE ON (B)(6)2023 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE KEPT 'SLIPPING.' 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 17713050 ↗MalfunctionSep 8, 2023Positioning Failure; Positioning Failure
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023 AND BARBED SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE KEPT 'SLIPPING.' 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 17713048 ↗
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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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