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PTFE Polymer Pledgets 88868677-01Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Nonabsorbable Pre-punched Pledgets,10x Firm PTFE Pledgets 3x7x1.5mm · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521104617), received between Aug 14, 2019 and Aug 14, 2019 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (1 report).

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

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Migration or Expulsion of Device1

Patient problems

  • Inflammation1
  • No Code Available1
  • Unspecified Infection1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryAug 14, 2019Migration or Expulsion of Device; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Migration or Expulsion of Device; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY PERFORMED WHICH COVERS THE LAST 12 MONTHS FOR THE ADVERSE EVENT REACTION USING THE SUTURE, ONE SEPARATION FROM SUTURE MATERIAL AFTER VASCULAR SUTURE, ONE MILD INFECTION OR ABSCESS FORMATION, ONE PLEDGET MIGRATION, AND ONE MILD ACUTE INFLAMMATORY REACTION WERE EXPERIENCED.

    Patient problems: Inflammation; Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 8895683 ↗
  • InjuryAug 14, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY CONDUCTED FOR WOUND SUTURE, A PLEDGET MIGRATION WAS OBSERVED ON 2 PATIENTS - WHICH WAS RELATED TO LOOSE STITCHES AND BADLY POSITIONED PLEDGETS.

    Patient problems: No Code Available

    MAUDE report 8895494 ↗

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