Plain Gut SG604-2Recalls & reported problems
Covidien LP · Plain Gut · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Plain Gut (13)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521750098), received between Feb 23, 2021 and Sep 24, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).
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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break1
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
It was reported that during functionally endoscopic sinus surgery with septoplasty, the needle detached from the suture while reapproximating septal tissue. An additional new suture was used without issue. No patient consequences or impact were reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50877063 ↗MalfunctionFeb 23, 2021Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING AN OPEN PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE NEEDLE BROKE. THE SURGEON THEN USED ANOTHER DEVICE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11367786 ↗
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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