Caprosyn UC-202Recalls & reported problems
Covidien LP · Monofilament Absorbable Suture,CV-23,1x Undyed Strand · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Caprosyn (45)
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 10884521035072), received between Nov 8, 2022 and Nov 8, 2022 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (3 reports).
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 Component3
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 8, 2022Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A COSMETIC SURGERY, THREAD CAME LOOSE FROM THE NEEDLE BEFORE EVEN STARTING TO SUTURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15755248 ↗MalfunctionNov 8, 2022Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A THYROID SURGERY, THREAD CAME LOOSE FROM THE NEEDLE BEFORE EVEN STARTING TO SUTURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15754951 ↗MalfunctionNov 8, 2022Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A PLASTIC SURGERY, WHILE AT THE ABDOMINAL SKIN DOING AN OVERLOCK SUTURING TECHNIQUE, THE THREAD DETACHED FROM THE NEEDLE. THE SUTURE WAS OPENED AT THE LAST MINUTE AT THE SURGEON'S REQUEST, NO PREPARATION BEFORE THE SURGERY. INTERRUPTION OF THE SUTURE TIME TO CHANGE THE THREAD. THE SURGEON WAS OBLIGED TO START AGAIN WHICH RESULTED ON SLIGHTLY PROLONGING THE OPERATION. A NEW SUTURE FROM THE SAME BATCH WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15753219 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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