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Biosyn CM-31-MRecalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Monofilament Absorbable Suture,GS-25,(5),D-Tach,5x Violet Strands · Class 2 · Implant

All models of Biosyn (94)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521031814), received between Dec 29, 2019 and Jan 3, 2020 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

28 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K000037); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Difficult to Open or Remove Packaging Material1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJan 3, 2020Break; Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, WHEN CLOSING THE SURGICAL INCISION DURING A PROXIMAL PANCREATICODUODENECTOMY LIGATION PROCEDURE, THE THREAD GOT TORN. ANOTHER SUTURE OF THE SAME PACKET WAS USED BUT THE THREAD HAD THE SAME ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9548553 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 29, 2019Detachment of Device or Device Component; Difficult to Open or Remove Packaging Material; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Difficult to Open or Remove Packaging Material

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A PROCEDURE, WHEN THE NURSE TOOK THE DEVICE OUT, THE NEEDLE AND THREAD DISENGAGED, AND THE DEVICE COULD NOT BE TAKEN OUT FROM THE PACKAGE SMOOTHLY. THE DEVICE WAS NOT USED ON A PATIENT. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9528721 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K000037. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-1275-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 0 30" UNDYED HOS-11, Item Code CL537 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not
  • Z-1282-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 1 36 VIOLET GS-24, Item Code CL915 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in
  • Z-1276-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2/0 30 VIOLET GS-21, Item Code CL811 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not
  • Z-1298-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 0 30" VIOLET GU-46, Item Code UL877 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not i
  • Z-1274-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 3/0 VIOLET 30" CV-24 (75CM), Item Code CL461 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery,
  • Z-1289-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2-0 UNDYED 30" V-20, Item Code GL323 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not
  • Z-1296-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 4/0 30 VIO SC-2 124K, Item Code SL654 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not
  • Z-1294-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture UD 3/0 30 P-14, Item Code SL5679 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in c
  • Z-1291-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 6/0 12"" VL SS-24 D/A, Item Code L1742K - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but n
  • Z-1283-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2-0 VIOLET 36" GS-21, Item Code CL923 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not
  • Z-1281-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 0 36 VIOLET GS-24, Item Code CL914 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in
  • Z-1279-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 13-0 VIOLET 30" GS-23, Item Code CL892 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but no
  • Z-1288-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2/0 UNDYED 30" V-30 (75CM), Item Code GL228 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, b
  • Z-1287-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 0 VIOLET 30" V-20, Item Code GL124 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in
  • Z-1290-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 3/0 30" UNDYED V-20, Item Code GLS322 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not

…and 13 more.

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