Biosyn CM-776LRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521105454), received between Aug 31, 2017 and Jul 11, 2019 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

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

28 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K000037); 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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionJul 11, 2019Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A LOW ANTERIOR RESECTION PROCEDURE, DURING SUTURING THE THREAD AND NEEDLE ON ONE SIDE DETACHED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8780615 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 31, 2017Break; Product Quality Problem; Break; Product Quality Problem

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, PRE-OPERATIVELY, THE THREAD BROKE WHEN A NURSE OPENED THE PACKAGE. THE NURSE ALSO OBSERVED DISCOLORATION OF THE SUTURE. THE EVENT OCCURRED DURING THE PROCEDURE BUT THE PRODUCT WAS NOT USED IN THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER DEVICE. THE STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS NO INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 6833693 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K000037. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-1289-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
  Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2-0 UNDYED 30" V-20, Item Code GL323 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not
• Z-1298-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
  Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 0 30" VIOLET GU-46, Item Code UL877 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not i
• Z-1276-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
  Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2/0 30 VIOLET GS-21, Item Code CL811 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not
• Z-1290-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
  Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 3/0 30" UNDYED V-20, Item Code GLS322 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not
• Z-1274-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
  Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 3/0 VIOLET 30" CV-24 (75CM), Item Code CL461 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery,
• Z-1299-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
  Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2/0 30"VIOLET GU-46, Item Code UL878 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not
• Z-1282-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
  Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 1 36 VIOLET GS-24, Item Code CL915 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in
• Z-1278-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
  Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 1 30 VIOLET GS-22, Item Code CL885 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in
• Z-1285-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
  Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2-0 UNDYED 36" GS-21, Item Code CL953 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not
• Z-1295-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
  Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture UD 4/0 18 P-13, Item Code SL5690 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in c
• Z-1283-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
  Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2-0 VIOLET 36" GS-21, Item Code CL923 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not
• Z-1288-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
  Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2/0 UNDYED 30" V-30 (75CM), Item Code GL228 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, b
• Z-1293-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
  Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 6/0 18" UNDYED P-10, Item Code SL1625G - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but no
• Z-1300-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
  Biosyn Monofilament Absorbable Suture 6/0 30" VIOLET CV-23, Item Code UM201
• Z-1292-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
  Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 6-0 18" UNDYED SS-24 D/A, Item Code L2752K - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, bu

…and 13 more.