V-Loc 90 VLOCM2145Recalls & reported problems
Covidien LP · Absorbable Wound Closure Device · Class 2 · Implant
All models of V-Loc 90 (56)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Covidien V-Loc 90 absorbable suture is a synthetic surgical stitch that dissolves over time. The 55 reports mostly describe the suture snapping or coming apart mid-procedure, sometimes separating from its needle, with a few mentions of tissue breakdown and vaginal mucosa damage. There are 8 injuries and no deaths. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 53
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 8
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 53 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521133013), received between Apr 18, 2018 and Sep 17, 2026 — classified as 8 injuries, 45 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (37 reports).
1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K100257); 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
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break37
- Detachment of Device or Device Component10
- Patient-Device Incompatibility3
- Unraveled Material2
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Dull, Blunt1
- Material Twisted/Bent1
- Use of Device Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions31
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient10
- Insufficient Information6
- Tissue Breakdown3
- No Code Available2
- Vaginal Mucosa Damage2
- Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 53 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
It was reported that during a total laparoscopic hysterectomy procedure, the needle detached from the suture. To resolve the issue, the surgeon used another suture and closed the vaginal vault vaginally instead of laparoscopically. There was no patient injury.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50802417 ↗MalfunctionAug 28, 2026Break
According to the reporter, during a procedure, while in the cavity, the suture broke while suturing. The issue occurred on multiple sutures.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50493337 ↗MalfunctionAug 28, 2026Break
According to the reporter, during a procedure, while in the cavity, the suture broke while suturing. The issue occurred on multiple sutures.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50493303 ↗InjuryMay 4, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, INTRA-OPERATIVELY, THE SUTURE BECAME DETACHED FROM NEEDLE IN MIDDLE OF THE PROCEDURE WHILST BEING PASSED THROUGH THE TROCAR. AN INTRA-OPERATIVE X-RAY OF THE ABDOMINAL CAVITY WAS DONE TO CONFIRM THE LOCATION OF THE NEEDLE.
Patient problems: Unintended Radiation Exposure
MAUDE report 25075619 ↗MalfunctionApr 27, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE PROCEDURE, WHEN IN THE ABDOMINAL CAVITY, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE SUTURE DETACHED FROM THE NEEDLE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 25009819 ↗MalfunctionJan 8, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE BROKE IN THE MIDDLE. SOME BROKE TOO AND THEN IN THE END THE SURGEON GOT ONE THAT DID NOT BROKE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24014909 ↗MalfunctionJan 6, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE BROKE IN THE MIDDLE. SOME BROKE TOO AND THEN IN THE END THE SURGEON GOT ONE THAT DID NOT BROKE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23973032 ↗MalfunctionOct 15, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A HYSTERECTOMY, WHILE USE OF THE SUTURE IN THE PATIENT, THE NEEDLE DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE AND DID NOT ALLOW THE PROCEDURE TO BE PERFORMED. THE SUTURE WAS REPLACED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23290565 ↗MalfunctionAug 15, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE SURGERY, WHEN TISSUE CLOSURE WAS PERFORMED BETWEEN SUTURES, THE NEEDLE BECAME DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE IN TWO INSTANCES. A NEW DEVICE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE AND THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22815723 ↗MalfunctionAug 15, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE SURGERY, WHEN TISSUE CLOSURE WAS PERFORMED BETWEEN SUTURES, THE NEEDLE BECAME DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE IN TWO INSTANCES. A NEW DEVICE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE AND THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22815465 ↗MalfunctionApr 24, 2025Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, INTRA-OPERATIVELY, THE THREAD BROKE WHILE TIGHTENING MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO FINISH THE SUTURING. A SECOND SUTURE FROM THE SAME LOT WAS USED BUT THE LOOP OF THE THREAD WAS PRIMED IN THE BAG AND FAILED DURING USE. THE SURGICAL TIME WAS EXTENDED DUE TO THE ISSUES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21897175 ↗MalfunctionNov 19, 2024Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A PROCEDURE, WHILE SUTURING, TWO SUTURES HAD BROKEN.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 20724238 ↗MalfunctionNov 19, 2024Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A PROCEDURE, WHILE SUTURING, TWO SUTURES HAD BROKEN.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 20723987 ↗MalfunctionOct 6, 2024Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A ROBOTIC LAPAROSCOPIC HYSTERECTOMY, WHEN CLOSING THE CUFF WHILE SUTURING THE SUTURE BROKE. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20380143 ↗MalfunctionOct 4, 2024Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A ROBOTIC LAPAROSCOPIC HYSTERECTOMY, WHILE SUTURING FOR CUFF CLOSURE, THE SUTURE BROKE IN THE MIDDLE. THE SAME ISSUE HAPPENED ON THE SECOND SUTURE. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20373343 ↗MalfunctionOct 4, 2024Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A ROBOTIC LAPAROSCOPIC HYSTERECTOMY, WHILE SUTURING FOR CUFF CLOSURE, THE SUTURE BROKE IN THE MIDDLE. THE SAME ISSUE HAPPENED ON THE SECOND SUTURE. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20373190 ↗InjurySep 5, 2024Patient-Device Incompatibility; Patient-Device Incompatibility
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, FOLLOWING A PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE DID NOT ABSORB WHICH RESULTED IN A SURGICAL BRING BACK TO REPAIR AND TAKE IT OUT.
Patient problems: Tissue Breakdown
MAUDE report 20151513 ↗InjurySep 5, 2024Patient-Device Incompatibility; Patient-Device Incompatibility
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, FOLLOWING A PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE DID NOT ABSORB WHICH RESULTED IN AN ADDITIONAL PROCEDURE TO REPAIR AND TAKE IT OUT.
Patient problems: Tissue Breakdown
MAUDE report 20151171 ↗InjurySep 5, 2024Patient-Device Incompatibility; Patient-Device Incompatibility
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, POST-OPERATIVELY, THE SUTURE DID NOT ABSORB WHICH RESULTED IN A SURGICAL BRING BACK TO REPAIR AND TAKE OUT.
Patient problems: Tissue Breakdown
MAUDE report 20149515 ↗MalfunctionAug 26, 2024Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, INTRA-OPERATIVELY, WHILE SUTURING, THE THREAD OF THREE SUTURES BROKE IN THE MIDDLE. ANOTHER SUTURE FROM ANOTHER LOT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20070324 ↗MalfunctionAug 26, 2024Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, INTRA-OPERATIVELY, WHILE SUTURING, THE THREAD OF THREE SUTURES BROKE IN THE MIDDLE. ANOTHER SUTURE FROM ANOTHER LOT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20070259 ↗MalfunctionAug 26, 2024Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, INTRA-OPERATIVELY, WHILE SUTURING, THE THREAD OF 3 SUTURES BROKE IN THE MIDDLE. ANOTHER SUTURE FROM ANOTHER LOT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20066485 ↗InjuryJul 11, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, POST-OPERATIVELY OF A LAPAROSCOPIC ROBOTIC HYSTERECTOMY WHERE THE SUTURE WAS USED TO CLOSE OFF THE VAGINAL CUFF, THE PATIENT HAD VAGINAL DEHISCENCE.
Patient problems: Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 19720372 ↗MalfunctionOct 26, 2023Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC ROBOTIC VENTRAL HERNIA PROCEDURE, FOUR THREADS BROKE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18014102 ↗MalfunctionOct 26, 2023Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC ROBOTIC VENTRAL HERNIA PROCEDURE, FOUR THREADS BROKE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18013923 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K100257. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-2918-2026 · Jun 24, 2026 · Open, ClassifiedV-Loc 90 Absorbable Wound Closure Device VLOC 90 0 VL 22 GS-21 VLOCM0336 VLOC 90 0 VL 22 GS-25 VLOCM0436 VLOCM0436 VLOCM0003 V-LOC* 90 4-0 CLR 15CM P12X12 VLOCM0003 VL
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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