V-Loc 180 VLOCL0123Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521130531), received between Aug 7, 2018 and Apr 7, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 5 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (5 reports).

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K091087); 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

Recent adverse event reports

The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionApr 7, 2026Break

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A THORACOSCOPIC THORACIC SURGERY, DURING SKIN SUTURING, THE SUTURE SNAPPED AFTER BEING TIGHTENED FOLLOWING A FEW STITCHES. THE SAME ISSUE OCCURRED ON THE SECOND SUTURE FROM THE SAME BOX. THE SUTURE WAS REMOVED, AND A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24800393 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 7, 2026Break

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A THORACOSCOPIC THORACIC SURGERY, DURING SKIN SUTURING, THE SUTURE SNAPPED AFTER BEING TIGHTENED FOLLOWING A FEW STITCHES. THE SAME ISSUE OCCURRED ON THE SECOND SUTURE FROM THE SAME BOX. THE SUTURE WAS REMOVED, AND A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24800365 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 29, 2021Break; Break

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING AN OPEN ABDOMINAL SURGERY, ON SUBCUTANEOUS SUTURE OF WOUND CLOSURE, AFTER SEVERAL STITCHES, THE LAST 1 MILLIMETER OR 2 MILLIMETERS PART OF THE NEEDLE WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN. A NEW PACKAGE WAS OPENED AND USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12882028 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 10, 2019Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, PRIOR TO USE, THE THREAD DISENGAGED FROM THE NEEDLE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 9448726 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 8, 2019Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A LIVER LOBECTOMY, WHILE USING THE REPORTED PRODUCT TO CLOSE THE SURGICAL INCISION, THE THREAD DISENGAGED FROM THE NEEDLE. TWO NEW SUTURES HAD BEEN USED, BUT SAME ISSUE OCCURRED. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE.

  Patient problems: No Information

  MAUDE report 9435178 ↗
• InjuryAug 7, 2018Break; Material Rupture; Unraveled Material; Break; Unraveled Material

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING MAMMOPLASTY, THERE WERE RUPTURES OR BREAK OFF ON THE DEVICE. THERE WAS SKIN OPENING AFTER USE. THE RUPTURES CAUSED A SURGICAL TIME EXTENSION OF MORE THAN 30 MINS AND INCISION EXTENDED TO MORE THAN 1 INCH.

  Patient problems: Injury; No Code Available

  MAUDE report 7758166 ↗
• InjuryAug 7, 2018Break; Unraveled Material; Unraveled Material

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING AN ABDOMINOPLASTY PROCEDURE, THE TWO PRODUCTS WERE USED ON THE SKIN WHEN AN OPENING OCCURRED IN THE LIP OF THE PATIENT IN THE HEALING PROCESS. THERE WAS RUPTURE/ BREAK OFF DURING USAGE OF THE DEVICES. THIS RESULTED IN EXTENDED SURGICAL TIME OF MORE THAN 30 MINUTES AND EXTENDED INCISION TO MORE THAN 1 INCH. THE DEVICE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE TO COMPLETE THE CASE.

  Patient problems: Injury; No Code Available; Wound Dehiscence

  MAUDE report 7756515 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K091087. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-2919-2026 · Jun 24, 2026 · Open, Classified
  V-Loc 180 Absorbable Wound Closure Device BOX BEDSIDE STAPLING IS KING BOX06614V4 BOX BY PASS FINAL BOX07405V1 BOX BYPASS CARDON BOX01056V2 BOX BYPASS DR LAGAE BOX0