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Biosyn SM-3626Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Monofilament Absorbable Suture · 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 10884521033016), received between Jan 9, 2020 and Mar 22, 2023 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (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

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component2
  • Break1

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information1
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionMar 22, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A PROCEDURE, AS SOON AS THEY OPENED THE TWO PACKAGES, THE NEEDLE WAS ALREADY DETACHED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 16592364 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 11, 2021Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A PROCEDURE, WHEN THE NEEDLE WAS HELD WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER, THE NEEDLE AND THE THREAD CAME OFF. A NEW DEVICE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE AND COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11805083 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 9, 2020Break; Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THE NEEDLE BROKE IN THE MIDDLE OF CLOSING THE INCISION. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9569051 ↗

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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-1289-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb 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-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-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-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-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

…and 13 more.

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