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V-Loc 180 VLOCL0324Recalls & 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 10884521130982), received between Aug 13, 2017 and Aug 13, 2017 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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

  • Break1

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.

  • MalfunctionAug 13, 2017Break; Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER: DURING PARTIAL KNEE REPLACEMENT, THE DEVICE THREAD BROKE. LOOP SNAPPED/BROKE WHEN SURGEON WAS TIGHTENING DOWN ON THE LOOP. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 6790888 ↗

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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