Biosyn CM-843Recalls & reported problems
Covidien LP · Monofilament Absorbable Suture,GS-21,1x Undyed Strand · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Biosyn (94)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10884521032064), received between Nov 11, 2022 and Nov 11, 2022 — classified as 1 malfunction.
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
- Material Frayed1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 11, 2022Break; Material Frayed; Break; Material Frayed
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING AN ORTHO OPEN SURGERY, THE SUTURES FELT BRITTLE AND FRAYED AND THE THREAD BROKE. A NEW SUTURE FROM A DIFFERENT BATCH WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15781493 ↗
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-1290-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · TerminatedPolysorb 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
- Z-1300-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · TerminatedBiosyn Monofilament Absorbable Suture 6/0 30" VIOLET CV-23, Item Code UM201
- Z-1294-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · TerminatedPolysorb 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-1279-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · TerminatedPolysorb 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-1289-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · TerminatedPolysorb 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-1288-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · TerminatedPolysorb 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-1280-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · TerminatedPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2 36" VIOLET GS-24, Item Code CL911 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not i
- Z-1285-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · TerminatedPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2-0 UNDYED 36" GS-21, Item Code CL953 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not
- Z-1297-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · TerminatedPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 4/0 30 VIOLET CVF23, Item Code UL203 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not
- Z-1295-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · TerminatedPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture UD 4/0 18 P-13, Item Code SL5690 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in c
- Z-1277-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · TerminatedPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 3/0 30 VIOLET GS-11, Item Code CL815 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not
- Z-1276-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · TerminatedPolysorb 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-1282-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · TerminatedPolysorb 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-1299-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · TerminatedPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2/0 30"VIOLET GU-46, Item Code UL878 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not
- Z-1278-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · TerminatedPolysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 1 30 VIOLET GS-22, Item Code CL885 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in
…and 13 more.
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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 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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