Polysorb CL-911Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10884521043299), received between Nov 16, 2017 and Nov 16, 2017 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K963253, K981935); 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 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionNov 16, 2017Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING AN EMERGENCY CAESARIAN SECTION, THE THREAD GOT LOOSE FROM THE NEEDLE. CONSEQUENCES NOTED WAS THAT IT WAS A WASTE OF TIME AND RISK OF NEEDLE LOSS.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7036249 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K963253, K981935. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-2601-2018 · Jun 15, 2018 · Terminated
  Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 1 36" 90 cm Undyed GS-21, Product Number CL-955
• Z-2541-2017 · May 3, 2017 · Terminated
  Sutures. POLYSORB: POLSORB 0 18 U/D PRECUT 126R, Item Number: L4; POLSORB 0 18 VIO PRECUT 226T; Item Number: L14; POLSORB 0 30 VIO PRECUT 227C, Item Number: L404; POLSORB 1 18 VI