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V-Loc 180 VLOCL0416Recalls & 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
6
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521131064), received between Apr 24, 2020 and Feb 13, 2026 — classified as 6 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (4 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.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component4
  • Break2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
  • Insufficient Information2
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionFeb 13, 2026Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE LAPAROSCOPIC LEFT OVARIAN CYSTECTOMY, WHEN THE GYNECOLOGIST WAS USING THE SUTURE, THE SUTURE BROKE WHILE SUTURING. ANOTHER BOX OF SUTURE WAS USED AS A REPLACEMENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24338405 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 22, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURE, THE THREAD AND NEEDLE WERE DETACHED AND COULD NOT BE USED. TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE, A NEW DEVICE WAS USED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21671343 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 11, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE PROCEDURE, AFTER ONLY ONE STITCH TO THE TISSUE, THE SUTURE'S NEEDLE AND THREAD WERE DETACHED, AND COULD NOT BE USED. IT WAS DISCONTINUED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW ABSORBABLE SUTURE IMMEDIATELY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20902134 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 3, 2021Break; Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE NEEDLE BROKE.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 12924806 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 3, 2021Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, WHILE EMPLOYING CONTINUOUS  SUTURING TECHNIQUE IN THE UTERUS AFTER LAPAROSCOPIC MYOMECTOMY, THREE DEVICES HAD THERE NEEDLE AND THREAD BROKEN AFTER UNPACKING. TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE, A NEW SUTURE WAS USED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12924663 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 24, 2020Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, PRE OPERATIVELY, ON A HYSTERECTOMY, THE PRODUCT WAS NOT USED, THE THREAD WAS BROKEN AFTER BEING REMOVED FROM THE PACKAGING. THEY USED ANOTHER PRODUCT TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9995969 ↗

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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