V-Loc 180 VLOCL4636Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521215481), received between Jul 28, 2017 and Jul 24, 2023 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

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

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

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJul 24, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A WOUND CLOSURE OR SURGICAL INCISION CLOSURE PROCEDURE, WHEN IT WAS UNPACKED, WHILE FASCIAL SUTURE WAS PERFORMED, THE SUTURE AND NEEDLE WERE DISCONNECTED FROM THE START. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17381995 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 29, 2021Break; Break

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING SKIN CLOSURE AFTER AN OPEN DISTAL PANCREATECTOMY, THE THREAD OF THE SUTURE BROKE. A NEW SUTURE WAS OPENED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11750546 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 28, 2017Break; Break

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER: OCCURRED DURING AN ORTHOPEDIC SPINE SURGERY. THE PRODUCT WAS BEING USED FOR INCISION CLOSURE. WHILE SUTURING, THE THREAD BROKE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM. THE STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS NO PROBLEM.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 6750057 ↗

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
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