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Ti-Cron 88863385-56Recalls & 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
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 10884521062894), received between Aug 23, 2017 and Jun 12, 2020 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem” (3 reports).

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

  • Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem3

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
  • No Patient Involvement1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionJun 12, 2020Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, WHEN UNPACKING PRE-OPERATIVELY, THERE WAS ONE LESS PAIR OF NEEDLES. THEY CONTINUED TO USE THE DEVICE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10149765 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 2, 2020Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, PRIOR TO PROCEDURE, WHEN THE PACKAGE WAS OPENED, ONLY NINE NEEDLE AND SUTURES WERE FOUND INSTEAD OF TEN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 9916320 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 23, 2017Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER: OCCURRED DURING UNPACKING. ONE SUTURE WAS MISSING. NO KNOWN IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCE TO PATIENT.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 6814120 ↗

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-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-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-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-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

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