Biosyn GMJ-34-MRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521032842), received between Apr 18, 2018 and Sep 14, 2023 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionSep 14, 2023Break; Break

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY, THE NEEDLE BROKE. NO COMPONENT FELL INTO THE PATIENT. ANOTHER SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17745672 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 8, 2019Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC ASSISTED PROXIMAL GASTRECTOMY PROCEDURE, WHEN THE SCRUB NURSE COUNTED THE NEEDLES IN THE OPERATION ROOM, IN ONE OF THE PACKAGES, THERE WAS ONLY 4 INCLUDED WHICH SHOULD BE FIVE. A NEW DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THE EVENT OCCURRED DURING THE PROCEDURE BUT THE PRODUCT WAS NOT USED FOR PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8491405 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 18, 2018Break; Break

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A PROCEDURE, WHEN THE PRODUCT WAS RETURNED FROM THE OPERATING FIELD AND PUT INTO A DOUBLE CHECKER, THE ROOT OF THE NEEDLE BROKE AND FELL DOWN. IT WAS UNCERTAIN WHAT PART OF THE NEEDLE THE DOCTOR HELD WITH THE FORCEPS DURING SUTURING, BUT AS FAR AS THE SALES REP WATCHED, THE DOCTOR HELD THE POINT AWAY FROM THE CONNECTING PART WHEN THE PRODUCT WAS PROVIDED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7440670 ↗

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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-1284-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
  Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 1 36 VIOLET GS-21, Item Code CL925 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in
• 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-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

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