Velosorb Fast SV-2252Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Braided Fast Absorbable Suture,C-14,1X Undyed Strand · Class 2 · Implant

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 10884521151420), received between Aug 12, 2026 and Aug 12, 2026 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Integrity Problem” (1 report).

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 18, 2026.

Reports received per month

Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

Material Integrity Problem1

Patient problems

Wound Dehiscence1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

MalfunctionAug 12, 2026Material Integrity Problem
Patient problems: Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 50229729 ↗

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-0022-2021 · Aug 3, 2020 · Terminated
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 6/0 VL 18" P-10, Product Number: SV32, UDI: 20884521153117 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximati
Z-0034-2021 · Aug 3, 2020 · Terminated
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 1 Undyed 36" GS-25, Product Number: CV605, UDI: 20884521152295 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approxi
Z-0046-2021 · Aug 3, 2020 · Terminated
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" P-12 Cutting SV426, UDI: 20884521151731 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation o
Z-0047-2021 · Aug 3, 2020 · Terminated
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" CV-25 Taper CV3110, UDI: 20884521150918 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation o
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 appr
Z-0041-2021 · Aug 3, 2020 · Terminated
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" PC-11 SV487G, UDI: 10884521149595 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the
Z-0023-2021 · Aug 3, 2020 · Terminated
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 6/0 Undyed 30" P-10 Cutting, Product Number: SV4893, UDI: 20884521151717 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tiss
Z-0021-2021 · Aug 3, 2020 · Terminated
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" SC-1, Product Number: SV2239, UDI: 20884521151779 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue appro
Z-0016-2021 · Aug 3, 2020 · Terminated
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 18" P-14 Cutting, Product Number: SV6830, UDI: 20884521152349 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissu
Z-0024-2021 · Aug 3, 2020 · Terminated
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" CV-25 Taper, Product Number: CV3100, UDI: 20884521150901 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissu
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 appr
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 tissue
Z-0017-2021 · Aug 3, 2020 · Terminated
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18" P-24, Product Number: SV9911G, UDI: 20884521149776 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue appr
Z-0040-2021 · Aug 3, 2020 · Terminated
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" P-12 Cutting SV426, UDI: 20884521151731 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation

…and 26 more.

Device details

UDI-DI	`10884521151420`
Brand	Velosorb Fast
Model	SV-2252
Company	Covidien LP
Product code	GAM · SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID
Class	Class 2
FDA submission	K120556
Implant	Yes
Rx / OTC	Prescription
Single use	Yes
Sterile	Yes
MRI safety	Labeling does not contain MRI Safety Information
Status	In Commercial Distribution
Record updated	Jun 24, 2025

Device type (GMDN): Polyester suture, bioabsorbable, multifilament, non-antimicrobial

A multiple-strand (multifilament), synthetic, bioabsorbable thread made from a polyester intended to join (approximate) the edges of a soft-tissue wound or incision by stitching or to ligate soft tissues. The thread provides extended temporary wound support, until the wound sufficiently heals to withstand normal stress, and is subsequently absorbed by hydrolysis; it may include an attached disposable device(s) [e.g., needle, passer] intended to facilitate suture application. It is not a barbed suture and does not include antimicrobial agents/materials. This is a single-use device.

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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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