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Biosyn CM-767LRecalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Monofilament Absorbable Suture,GS-24,Loop,1x Violet Strand · Class 2 · Implant

All models of Biosyn (94)

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 10884521137066), received between Oct 2, 2017 and Oct 2, 2017 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

28 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K000037); 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.

  • MalfunctionOct 2, 2017Break; Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, WHEN THE PACKAGE WAS OPENED, THE LOOP WAS BROKEN. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER DEVICE. THE EVENT OCCURRED PRIOR TO THE PROCEDURE SO THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 6907519 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K000037. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-1297-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 4/0 30 VIOLET CVF23, Item Code UL203 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not
  • Z-1294-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture UD 3/0 30 P-14, Item Code SL5679 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in c
  • Z-1299-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2/0 30"VIOLET GU-46, Item Code UL878 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not
  • Z-1282-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 1 36 VIOLET GS-24, Item Code CL915 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in
  • Z-1285-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2-0 UNDYED 36" GS-21, Item Code CL953 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not
  • Z-1290-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 3/0 30" UNDYED V-20, Item Code GLS322 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not
  • Z-1291-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 6/0 12"" VL SS-24 D/A, Item Code L1742K - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but n
  • Z-1289-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2-0 UNDYED 30" V-20, Item Code GL323 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not
  • Z-1292-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 6-0 18" UNDYED SS-24 D/A, Item Code L2752K - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, bu
  • Z-1283-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2-0 VIOLET 36" GS-21, Item Code CL923 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not
  • Z-1298-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 0 30" VIOLET GU-46, Item Code UL877 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not i
  • Z-1280-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2 36" VIOLET GS-24, Item Code CL911 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not i
  • Z-1281-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 0 36 VIOLET GS-24, Item Code CL914 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in
  • Z-1286-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2-0 VIOLET 30" V-20, Item Code GL123 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not
  • Z-1300-2020 · Dec 18, 2019 · Terminated
    Biosyn Monofilament Absorbable Suture 6/0 30" VIOLET CV-23, Item Code UM201

…and 13 more.

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