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Biosyn GM-227Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Monofilament Absorbable Suture · 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 10884521032583), received between Jun 15, 2023 and Jun 15, 2023 — 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

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.

  • MalfunctionJun 15, 2023Break; Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A EXPLORATORY LAPAROTOMY, THE NEEDLE BROKE. USED ANOTHER SUPPLIER¿S SUTURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17139467 ↗

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-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-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-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-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-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-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-1297-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb 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-1286-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2-0 VIOLET 30" V-20, Item Code GL123 - 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-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-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-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-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

…and 13 more.

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