CaprosynRecalls & reported problems across all models
Covidien LP · 45 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 334
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 21
- Recalls
- 0
We found 45 models of Caprosyn by Covidien LP in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 334 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Sep 11, 2017 and Sep 22, 2026 — classified as 21 injuries, 313 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (188 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported Caprosyn problems
Device problems
- Detachment of Device or Device Component188
- Break163
- Material Twisted/Bent20
- Insufficient Device Problem Information13
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem10
- Patient-Device Incompatibility8
- Unraveled Material6
- Use of Device Problem2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions221
- Insufficient Information83
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient23
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient14
- Wound Dehiscence11
- No Code Available7
- No Information6
- Post Operative Wound Infection5
Caprosyn models
45 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- Caprosyn GC-322SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID49 reports
- Caprosyn GC-122SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID39 reports
- Caprosyn SC-543SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID37 reports
- Caprosyn SC-643SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID32 reports
- Caprosyn SC-692SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID24 reports
- Caprosyn SC-5780GSUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID21 reports
- Caprosyn SC-5640SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID14 reports
- Caprosyn SC-691SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID12 reports
- Caprosyn CC-872SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID9 reports
- Caprosyn CC-801SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID8 reports
- Caprosyn SC-5617GSUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID8 reports
- Caprosyn SC-5637GSUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID8 reports
- Caprosyn SC-644SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID8 reports
- Caprosyn SC-5638GSUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID5 reports
- Caprosyn SC-5689GSUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID5 reports
- Caprosyn UC-214SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID5 reports
- Caprosyn SC-587SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID4 reports
- Caprosyn CC-811SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID4 reports
- Caprosyn CC-914SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID3 reports
- Caprosyn UC-202SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID3 reports
- Caprosyn UC-203SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID3 reports
- Caprosyn CC-905SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID3 reports
- Caprosyn CC-925SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID2 reports
- Caprosyn GC-123SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID2 reports
- Caprosyn SC-5686GSUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID2 reports
- Caprosyn SC-5688GSUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID2 reports
- Caprosyn SC-5690GSUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID2 reports
- Caprosyn SC-690GSUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID2 reports
- Caprosyn CC-975SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID2 reports
- Caprosyn CC-1945GSUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 report
- Caprosyn CC-196SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 report
- Caprosyn CC-923SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 report
- Caprosyn GC-121SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 report
- Caprosyn SC-3625GSUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 report
- Caprosyn SC-3626GSUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 report
- Caprosyn SC-3634SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 report
- Caprosyn SC-5618GSUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 report
- Caprosyn SC-5626SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 report
- Caprosyn SC-586SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 report
- Caprosyn SC-693GSUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 report
- Caprosyn SC-694GSUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 report
- Caprosyn XX-5099SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 report
- Caprosyn XC-845SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 report
- Caprosyn UC213GSUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 report
- Caprosyn CC-813SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 report
Recent Caprosyn adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50859872 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50839194 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component
It was reported that prior to use of the device, the suture was broken. As soon as the suture packet was opened, the needle and suture were found to be separated, and the suture broke when touched. 9 boxes from the same batch had the same issue. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50839110 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component
It was reported that prior to use of the device, the suture was broken. As soon as the suture packet was opened, the needle and suture were found to be separated, and the suture broke when touched. 9 boxes from the same batch had the same issue. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50838962 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component
It was reported that prior to use of the device, the suture was broken. As soon as the suture packet was opened, the needle and suture were found to be separated, and the suture broke when touched. 9 boxes from the same batch had the same issue. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50838918 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component
It was reported that prior to use of the device, the suture was broken. As soon as the suture packet was opened, the needle and suture were found to be separated, and the suture broke when touched. 9 boxes from the same batch had the same issue. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50838842 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component
It was reported that prior to use of the device, the suture was broken. As soon as the suture packet was opened, the needle and suture were found to be separated, and the suture broke when touched. 9 boxes from the same batch had the same issue. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50838790 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component
It was reported that prior to use of the device, the suture was broken. As soon as the suture packet was opened, the needle and suture were found to be separated, and the suture broke when touched. 9 boxes from the same batch had the same issue. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50838711 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component
It was reported that prior to use of the device, the suture was broken. As soon as the suture packet was opened, the needle and suture were found to be separated, and the suture broke when touched. 9 boxes from the same batch had the same issue. There was no patient involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50838663 ↗MalfunctionSep 18, 2026Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50821573 ↗MalfunctionAug 11, 2026Unraveled Material
Patient problems: Impaired Healing; Inflammation; Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 50204780 ↗MalfunctionAug 11, 2026Unraveled Material
Patient problems: Impaired Healing; Inflammation; Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 50204750 ↗MalfunctionJun 26, 2026Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING HEMORRHOID PROCEDURE, WHEN SUTURING, THREE SUTURES WERE DAMAGED. ANOTHER SUTURE WAS USED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25633553 ↗MalfunctionJun 26, 2026Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING HEMORRHOID PROCEDURE, WHEN SUTURING, THREE SUTURES WERE DAMAGED. ANOTHER SUTURE WAS USED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25633536 ↗MalfunctionJun 26, 2026Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING HEMORRHOID PROCEDURE, WHEN SUTURING, THREE SUTURES WERE DAMAGED. ANOTHER SUTURE WAS USED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25633526 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- 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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