V-Loc 180 VLOCL2105Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 9 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521131538), received between Mar 23, 2022 and Apr 21, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 8 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (5 reports).

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.

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.

Recalls naming this device

1. Jun 24, 2026Class IIOpen, Classified

   Product may contain a perforation or tear in the sterile barrier packaging. This issue may result in biocontamination of the sterile sutures, which may lead to infection, loss of vision if in ophthalmic utilization, or prolonged surgery.

   Z-2919-2026 · Root cause: Equipment maintenance · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 9 most recent of 9 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionApr 21, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURE, WHILE SUTURING OR PREPARING THE SUTURE AFTER PATIENT INCISION, ON THE FIRST SUTURE, THE NEEDLE BENT, AND IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE CONNECTION OF NEEDLE AND THREAD BROKE AND THE NEEDLE DID NOT FALL INTO THE PATIENT CAVITY. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24941128 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 17, 2025Break; Break

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, INTRA-OPERATIVELY, THE SUTURE BROKE WHILE SUTURING. ANOTHER SUTURE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23829358 ↗
• InjuryNov 3, 2025Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A BILATERAL LAPAROSCOPIC HYSTEROSALPINGO-OOPHORECTOMY PROCEDURE, THE NEEDLE BROKE WHILE ON VAGINAL SUTURING, RESULTING IN A METAL FRAGMENT BEING RETAINED IN THE PATIENT. MULTIPLE INSTRUMENTAL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS, INCLUDING X-RAY, WERE CONDUCTED TO LOCATE THE NEEDLE FRAGMENT AND ASSESS FOR MIGRATION. THE FRAGMENT WAS DETERMINED TO BE NOT FREE OR MIGRATING AND WAS LEFT IN PLACE. THE EVENT LED TO AN EXTENDED HOSPITALIZATION OF 4-5 DAYS FOR FURTHER CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC INVESTIGATIONS, AS WELL AS READMITTANCE TO THE HOSPITAL. AN ADDITIONAL NEW SUTURE WAS USED WITHOUT ISSUE.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient; Unintended Radiation Exposure

  MAUDE report 23459212 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 7, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC GASTRIC BYPASS PROCEDURE, AFTER 30 MINUTES OF BEING REMOVED FROM THE PACKAGING VIA RUNNING STITCH TECHNIQUE, THE SWAGED NEEDLE BROKE OFF FROM THE STRAND. THE NEEDLE FELL INTO THE CAVITY OF THE PATIENT, AND WAS ABLE TO RETRIEVE THE NEEDLE. IT OCCURRED ON TWO DIFFERENT SUTURES. ANOTHER SUTURE WAS OPENED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17701028 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 5, 2023Break; Break

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING AN OPEN ENDOMETRIOSIS PROCEDURE, DURING VAGINAL CUPPING CLOSURE, THE THREAD BROKE. ANOTHER SUTURE FROM THE SAME BATCH WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16686293 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 25, 2022Break; Break

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO USE THE WOUND CLOSURE DEVICES AND TWO OF WHICH SNAPPED WHEN TRIED TO BE USED TO ENTER THE BODY WALL.

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

  MAUDE report 15298080 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 24, 2022Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THE NEEDLE AND THREAD BROKE. IT WAS CAME LOOSE FROM THE NEEDLE AND CAUSED THE SURGEON TO REMOVED THE NEEDLE FROM THE PACKAGE. IT WAS CONTAMINATED AND IT FELL ONTO THE FLOOR. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15286967 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 1, 2022Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING PROCEDURE, SUTURE SNAPPED OFF NEEDLE. ANOTHER SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 15142686 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 23, 2022Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURE, WHILE PREPARING FOR SUTURING, THE CONNECTION BETWEEN NEEDLE AND THREAD BROKE. TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE, THE SURGEON SWITCHED TO THE COMPETITOR'S PRODUCT TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13866993 ↗