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Biosyn CM-883Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Monofilament Absorbable Suture,GS-22,1x Violet Strand · Class 2 · Implant

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

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521032118), received between Aug 15, 2018 and Dec 15, 2021 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Patient-Device Incompatibility” (2 reports).

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

  • Patient-Device Incompatibility2
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Break1
  • Unraveled Material1

Patient problems

  • Abscess1
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Code Available1
  • Wound Dehiscence1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionDec 15, 2021Break; Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, WHILE USING SIMPLE CONTINUOUS PATTERN IN CLOSING SUBCUTANEOUS LAYER IN A OVARIOHYSTERECTOMY, THE SUTURE KEPT BREAKING WHEN TYING THE KNOTS ON TWO DEVICES. ANOTHER SUTURE WITH A DIFFERENT LOT NUMBER WAS OPENED BUT THE SAME MALFUNCTIONED OCCURRED. TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE, A DIFFERENT TYPE OF SUTURE WAS USED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13010090 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 15, 2018Unraveled Material; Patient-Device Incompatibility; Unraveled Material; Patient-Device Incompatibility

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THE PATIENT HAD POST MAST CELL CANCER REMOVAL SUTURE REACTION AND INCISION COMPLETELY OPENED RIGHT LATERAL THORAX SUPERFICIALLY. IT WAS ALSO NOTED THAT THERE WAS WOUND DEHISCENCE. THE PATIENT WAS RE-SUTURED TO COMPLETE THE CASE.

    Patient problems: No Code Available; Wound Dehiscence

    MAUDE report 7786486 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 15, 2018Patient-Device Incompatibility; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Patient-Device Incompatibility; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, POST-OPERATIVE AN EYE ENUCLEATION PROCEDURE, THERE WAS SUTURE REACTION AND STERILE ABSCESS WAS SEEN.

    Patient problems: Abscess

    MAUDE report 7786115 ↗

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-1278-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb 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
  • Z-1285-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb 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-1300-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Biosyn Monofilament Absorbable Suture 6/0 30" VIOLET CV-23, Item Code UM201
  • 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-1295-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb 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 · Terminated
    Polysorb 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-1292-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 6-0 18" UNDYED SS-24 D/A, Item Code L2752K - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, bu
  • 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-1280-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb 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-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-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-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-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
  • 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

…and 13 more.

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