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V-Loc 180 VLOCL2825Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Absorbable Wound Closure Device, GS-11, 1x Green Strand · Class 2 · Implant

All models of V-Loc 180 (61)

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 10884521215115), received between May 14, 2020 and Nov 9, 2020 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

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

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K091087); 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

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Break1

Patient problems

  • Cellulitis1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
  • Seroma1
  • Urinary Tract Infection1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionNov 9, 2020Break; Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING WOUND CLOSURE ON AN OPEN ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURE, THE STRAND BROKE HALFWAY THROUGH THE CLOSURE. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS OPENED TO FINISH THE CASE.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10814062 ↗
  • InjuryMay 14, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    ACCORDING TO THE LITERATURE, (JANUARY 2015) THIS STUDY AIMED TO EVALUATE A NEW METHOD OF MESH FIXATION IN OPEN SURGERY FOR PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE THAT INCLUDED THE USE OF V-LOC. THREE POSTOPERATIVE GRADE I COMPLICATIONS (ONE SEROMA, TWO URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS, ONE CASE OF CELLULITIS), AND ONE INCARCERATED HERNIA (NOTED AS SMALL BOWEL OBSTRUCTION) AT 6 DAYS POSTOPERATIVELY. HOWEVER ADDITIONAL DETAILS WERE NOT INCLUDED. GRADE I COMPLICATIONS WERE TREATED CONSERVATIVELY AND THE HERNIA WAS REPAIRED WITHOUT BOWEL RESECTION OR COMPROMISE OF PROLAPSE REPAIR.

    Patient problems: Cellulitis; Seroma; Urinary Tract Infection

    MAUDE report 10057937 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K091087. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-2919-2026 · Jun 24, 2026 · Open, Classified
    V-Loc 180 Absorbable Wound Closure Device BOX BEDSIDE STAPLING IS KING BOX06614V4 BOX BY PASS FINAL BOX07405V1 BOX BYPASS CARDON BOX01056V2 BOX BYPASS DR LAGAE BOX0

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