Polysorb SL-5680Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10884521124622), received between Apr 10, 2018 and Apr 10, 2018 — classified as 1 injury.

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

2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K963253, K981935); 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 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryApr 10, 2018Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, POSTOPERATIVELY, THE SURGEON HAD TAKEN OUT 2 OR 3 KNOTS ON THE PATIENT IN 2-4 WEEKS AFTER SURGERY. THE PATIENT WAS 3 MONTHS OUT AND SPITTING SUTURE AGAIN. THE SURGEON HAD 2 PATIENTS THAT HAD TO GO TO THE OPERATING ROOM TO WASH OUT THEIR WOUND AROUND MULTIPLE STITCH ABSCESSES IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE SUTURE REMOVAL AND WASH OUT WAS REQUIRED.

  Patient problems: Injury; Post Operative Wound Infection

  MAUDE report 7413536 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K963253, K981935. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-2601-2018 · Jun 15, 2018 · Terminated
  Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 1 36" 90 cm Undyed GS-21, Product Number CL-955
• Z-2541-2017 · May 3, 2017 · Terminated
  Sutures. POLYSORB: POLSORB 0 18 U/D PRECUT 126R, Item Number: L4; POLSORB 0 18 VIO PRECUT 226T; Item Number: L14; POLSORB 0 30 VIO PRECUT 227C, Item Number: L404; POLSORB 1 18 VI