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Vascufil 88864731-51VRecalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Coated Monofilament Polybutester,KV-7,D/A,1x Blue Strand · Class 2 · Implant

All models of Vascufil (8)

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 10884521102040), received between Apr 1, 2019 and Apr 1, 2019 — 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 (K990952); 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

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionApr 1, 2019Break; Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING AN OPEN PROCEDURE, THE 2 SUTURES HAVE BROKEN. THE FIRST THREAD WAS USED WHEN THE SURGEON BEGINS TO OVERJET AND THE NEEDLE WAS SERVED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE OVERLOCK WHILE THE NEEDLE HAS LOOSENED ON THE HOLDER WHEN USING THE SECOND THREAD. THE BOX WAS CHANGED WITH ANOTHER LOT NUMBER TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8471453 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K990952. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-1175-2023 · Dec 2, 2022 · Open, Classified
    Novafil Monofilament Polybutester Suture Product Description: 8886 4002-41 NOVAFIL 3-0 BLU 90CM C14 8886 4400-13 NOVAFIL 6-0 BLU 45CM SBE2 8886 4400-23 NOVAFIL 5-0 BLU 45CM SBE2 8
  • Z-1181-2023 · Dec 2, 2022 · Open, Classified
    Ti-Cron Coated Braided Polyester Suture Product Description 88862775-31 TICRON* 4-0 BLU 75CM CV327DA 88862880-41 TICRON* 3-0 WHI 75CM Y31DA 88863012-61 TICRON* 0 BLU 90CM C16 X36 8

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