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RAPIDLOC PANACRYL 228321Recalls & reported problems

Depuy Mitek, LLC · RAPIDLOC MENISCAL REPAIR-PLA TOPHAT / 12 Degrees Absorbable - PLA/PLA with Size 2/0 (3 metric) PANACRYL braided absorbable suture, and 12 Degrees curved needle · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
7
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886705010226), received between Oct 17, 2018 and Oct 21, 2020 — classified as 7 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Frayed” (4 reports).

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

  • Material Frayed4
  • Break1
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient7

Recent adverse event reports

The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionOct 21, 2020Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE THAT WHEN TRYING TO USE THE MATERIAL, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT IT CAME WITH THE NEEDLE THREAD DISCONNECTED, AND ITS USE IS NOT POSSIBLE.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10713713 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 22, 2019Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE VIA EMAIL THAT BY INTRODUCING THE RAPIDLOC PLA /PLA 2/0 PAN 12 IT BROKE WITHIN THE JOINT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9363666 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 16, 2019Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth

    IT WAS REPORTED BY THE SALES REP THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT WHEN THE RAPDILOC WAS OPENED FOR USE IN SURGERY, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE THREAD WAS LOOSE PREVENTING ITS USE. THERE WAS A DELAY IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. THERE WAS A SPARE DEVICE AVAILABLE FOR USE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9069989 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 17, 2018Material Frayed; Material Frayed

    THIS IS REPORT 4 OF 4 FOR THE SAME EVENT. IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN (B)(6) THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT WHILE USING RAPIDLOC ANCHOR, THE SURGEON WAS ONLY SUCCESSFUL IN ONE OF THEM AND COMPLAINED THAT THE THREAD WAS VERY FRAGILE SINCE IT BROKE BEFORE FINISHING THE SUTURE ADJUSTMENT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7973328 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 17, 2018Material Frayed; Material Frayed

    THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 4 FOR THE SAME EVENT. IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN (B)(6) THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT WHILE USING RAPIDLOC ANCHOR, THE SURGEON WAS ONLY SUCCESSFUL IN ONE OF THEM AND COMPLAINED THAT THE THREAD WAS VERY FRAGILE SINCE IT BROKE BEFORE FINISHING THE SUTURE ADJUSTMENT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7973322 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 17, 2018Material Frayed; Material Frayed

    THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 4 FOR THE SAME EVENT. IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN (B)(6) THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT WHILE USING RAPIDLOC ANCHOR, THE SURGEON WAS ONLY SUCCESSFUL IN ONE OF THEM AND COMPLAINED THAT THE THREAD WAS VERY FRAGILE SINCE IT BROKE BEFORE FINISHING THE SUTURE ADJUSTMENT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7973320 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 17, 2018Material Frayed; Material Frayed

    THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 4 FOR THE SAME EVENT. IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN (B)(6) THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT WHILE USING RAPIDLOC ANCHOR, THE SURGEON WAS ONLY SUCCESSFUL IN ONE OF THEM AND COMPLAINED THAT THE THREAD WAS VERY FRAGILE SINCE IT BROKE BEFORE FINISHING THE SUTURE ADJUSTMENT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7973286 ↗

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