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V-Loc 180 VLOCL0135Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Absorbable Wound Closure Device · Class 2 · Implant

All models of V-Loc 180 (61)

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 10884521130586), received between Sep 7, 2017 and Sep 7, 2017 — classified as 1 malfunction.

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

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

Device problems

  • Detachment Of Device Component1

Patient problems

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionSep 7, 2017Detachment Of Device Component; Detachment Of Device Component

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, PRIOR TO USE, THE NEEDLE DETACHED FROM THE THREAD. THE EVENT OCCURRED DURING THE PROCEDURE BUT THE PRODUCT WAS NOT USED FOR PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER DEVICE. THE STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS NO PROBLEM.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 6847949 ↗

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

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