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V-Loc 90 VLOCM2205Recalls & 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

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521133020), received between Jun 3, 2020 and May 24, 2022 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break2
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
  • Unspecified Tissue Injury1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryMay 24, 2022Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURE, THE NEEDLE BECAME LOOSE FROM THE NOTCHED THREAD RESULTING IN A CONVERSION OF THE PROCEDURE TO LAPAROTOMY. ADDITIONAL SUTURE WAS ALSO USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Tissue Injury

    MAUDE report 14492893 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 3, 2020Break; Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A ROBOTIC LAPAROSCOPIC DA VINCI HERNIA WITH MESH, TWO DEVICES THREAD BROKE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10114768 ↗

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, Classified
    V-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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