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Biosyn CMT-740-MRecalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Monofilament Absorbable Suture,BTP-1,(5),D-Tach,5x Violet Strands · Class 2 · Implant

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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 10884521032316), received between Jul 17, 2019 and Dec 1, 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
  • Unraveled Material1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionDec 1, 2020Break; Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, PRE OPERATIVELY, WHEN THE NURSE WAS OPERATING THE DEVICE, THE THREAD BROKE THE MOMENT THE USER PINCHED THE THREAD PART TO OPEN ONE PACKET AND HOLD IT WITH A NEEDLE HOLDER. NO MATTER WHICH PART OF THE THREAD WAS PINCHED, IT BROKE. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 10926457 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 17, 2019Unraveled Material; Unraveled Material

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER DURING A CRANIOTOMY, WHEN SUTURING THE SECOND LAYER OF THE MUSCLE LAYER, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE SUTURE OF THE FIRST LAYER LOOSED, AND SUTURING WAS PERFORMED AGAIN. THERE WAS NO CHANGE IN THE WAY TO USE IT, AND IT WAS REQUIRED TO PERFORM INSPECTION BY TAKING OUT FROM THE REMAINING PACKAGES. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8798176 ↗

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-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-1299-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb 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-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-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-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-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-1293-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 6/0 18" UNDYED P-10, Item Code SL1625G - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but no
  • 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-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-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-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-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

…and 13 more.

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