Velosorb Fast CV-9590Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521151307), received between Dec 13, 2020 and Feb 17, 2021 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

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

41 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K120556); 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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionFeb 17, 2021Break; Break

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, "DURING PROCEDURE WHEN DOCTOR MADE SECOND SURGICAL KNOT IT BREAK. WHEN NURSE OPENED THE PACKAGED AND WHEN STRETCHING THE THREAD BREAK."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11340936 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 13, 2020Break; Break

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, "DURING A CHILDBIRTH EPISIOTOMY, AFTER THE FIRST KNOT, THE THREAD BROKE. THE USER CHANGED THE NEEDLE THREAD COMBINATION TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 10997641 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K120556. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-0949-2021 · Dec 9, 2020 · Terminated
  Covidien CV-9590 Velosorb Fast Braided Fast absorbable Suture 14 Metric 36" 90 cm, GS-24 Taper 1/2 40 mm, undyed, UDI: 10884521151307
• Z-0029-2021 · Aug 3, 2020 · Terminated
  Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18" P-12 Cut, Product Number: SV496, UDI: 20884521184258 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue
• Z-0031-2021 · Aug 3, 2020 · Terminated
  Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 5/0 Undyed 30" KV-11, TaperCutting, Product Number: CV2293, UDI: 20884521151588 - Product Usage: indicated for use in
• Z-0044-2021 · Aug 3, 2020 · Terminated
  Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 18" P-12 Cutting SV497G, UDI: 20884521149707 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation
• Z-0032-2021 · Aug 3, 2020 · Terminated
  Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18" PC-10, Product Number: SV835G, UDI: 20884521149721 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue a
• Z-0015-2021 · Aug 3, 2020 · Terminated
  Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 2/0 Undyed 30" V-20 Taper, Product Number: CV417G, UDI: 20884521149370 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissu
• Z-0025-2021 · Aug 3, 2020 · Terminated
  Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18" P-12 Cutting, Product Number: SV496G, UDI: 20884521149691 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft ti
• Z-0011-2021 · Aug 3, 2020 · Terminated
  Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" P-14 Cutting, Product Number: SV935, UDI: 20884521151755 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissu
• Z-0018-2021 · Aug 3, 2020 · Terminated
  Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" CV-25 Taper, Product Number: CV3110, UDI: 20884521150918 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tis
• Z-0030-2021 · Aug 3, 2020 · Terminated
  Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" P-14, Product Number: SVP2251, UDI: 20884521177380 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue ap
• Z-0039-2021 · Aug 3, 2020 · Terminated
  Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 0 Undyed 36" GS-25 CV604, UDI: 20884521152288 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the
• Z-0026-2021 · Aug 3, 2020 · Terminated
  Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" V-20 Taper, Product Number: CV416G, UDI: 20884521149363 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tiss
• Z-0010-2021 · Aug 3, 2020 · Terminated
  Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 6/0 Undyed 18" P-10 Cutting, Product Number: SV9913, UDI: 20884521153278 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissu
• Z-0020-2021 · Aug 3, 2020 · Terminated
  Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 1 Undyed 36" GS-12, Cutting Product Number: CV486, UDI: 20884521150925 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tiss
• Z-0042-2021 · Aug 3, 2020 · Terminated
  Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 1 Undyed 36" GS-25 CV605, UDI: 20884521152295 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the sk

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