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Ti-Cron 88863155-81Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Coated Braided Polyester · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521060395), received between Nov 14, 2021 and Nov 28, 2022 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

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

6 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K930591); 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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1
  • Device Slipped1

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information1
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionNov 28, 2022Device Slipped; Device Slipped

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING ORTHOPEDIC BLOCK PROCEDURE, BUT BEFORE USING IT TO THE PATIENT, THE SUTURE THREAD LOOSENS WHEN KNOTTED FOR 10 TIMES. THE DEVICE WAS DESTROYED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15870455 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 14, 2021Break; Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THE THREAD BROKE.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 12808538 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K930591. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-2825-2011 · Jun 3, 2011 · Terminated
    Syneture Ti-Cron 0 BLUE 6X18" PRE-CUT non-absorbable polyester sutures Material 8886300162 Ti-Cron is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, inclu
  • Z-2829-2011 · Jun 3, 2011 · Terminated
    Syneture Ti-Cron 2 BLUE 5X18" HGS-22 non-absorbable polyester sutures Material 8886337282 Ti-Cron is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, includi
  • Z-2826-2011 · Jun 3, 2011 · Terminated
    Syneture Ti-Cron 0 5X18" BLUE T-19/GS-22 D-TACH non-absorbable polyester sutures Material 8886325962 Ti-Cron is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligat
  • Z-2830-2011 · Jun 3, 2011 · Terminated
    Syneture Ti-Cron 0 5X18" BLUE T-40/HGS-22 D-TACH, non-absorbable polyester sutures Material 8886337962 Ti-Cron is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or lig
  • Z-2828-2011 · Jun 3, 2011 · Terminated
    Syneture Ti-Cron 1 Blue 5x18 HGS-22 D-Tach non-absorbable polyester sutures Material 8886337272 Ti-Cron is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, i
  • Z-2827-2011 · Jun 3, 2011 · Terminated
    Syneture Ti-Cron 1 Blue 5x18 HGS-22 D-Tach non-absorbable polyester sutures Material 8886326062 Ti-Cron is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, i

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