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Ti-Cron 88863205-61Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Coated Braided Polyester · Class 2 · Implant

All models of Ti-Cron (104)

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

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10884521061477), received between Mar 1, 2023 and Mar 1, 2023 — classified as 1 malfunction.

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

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMar 1, 2023Break; Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A NISSEN VALVE PROCEDURE, WHEN THE LEFT AND RIGHT PILLARS NEEDED TO SUTURE TO TREAT HIATAL HERNIA, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE THREAD WAS DAMAGED WHEN TAKING THEM OUT OF ITS PACKAGING. THE THREAD BROKE WHEN TIGHTENING THE KNOT, REPEATED OBSERVATION ON OTHER UNITS OF THE SAME BATCH. A COMPETITOR SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 16460694 ↗

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-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
  • 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-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-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

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