Surgipro IIRecalls & reported problems across all models
Covidien LP · 73 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
1 open recall names at least one Surgipro II model. Check whether yours is affected in the recall details, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
- Adverse event reports
- 782
- Deaths reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 78
- Recalls
- 1
We found 73 models of Surgipro II by Covidien LP in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 782 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Apr 27, 2017 and Sep 18, 2026 — classified as 3 deaths, 78 injuries, 701 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (611 reports).
1 FDA recall record name at least one of these models by its device identifier, 1 still open.
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
Surgipro II recalls
FDA recall records that name at least one of these models by its device identifier, newest first. Each recall usually covers specific models or lots, so check the details.
- Dec 2, 2022Open, Classified
Sterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in cases where there is direct patient contact
Z-1180-2023 · Root cause: Packaging process control · names 7 of these models · Recall details · FDA record ↗
Most reported Surgipro II problems
Device problems
- Break611
- Detachment of Device or Device Component220
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem22
- Material Frayed15
- Unraveled Material9
- Insufficient Device Problem Information7
- Dull, Blunt5
- Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem5
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions402
- Insufficient Information130
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient114
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient73
- Unintended Radiation Exposure36
- Foreign Body In Patient23
- Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding20
- No Code Available20
Surgipro II models
73 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- Surgipro II VP-556XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE1 death89 reports
- Surgipro II VP-72-XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE68 reports
- Surgipro II VP-735-XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE1 recall11 reports
- Surgipro II VP-73-XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE57 reports
- Surgipro II VP-541XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE1 recall3 reports
- Surgipro II VP-747-XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE1 recall3 reports
- Surgipro II VP-761-XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE52 reports
- Surgipro II VP-557XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE51 reports
- Surgipro II VP-738-XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE1 recall1 report
- Surgipro II VP-421XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE1 recall0 reports
- Surgipro II VP-435XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE1 recall0 reports
- Surgipro II VP-76-XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE50 reports
- Surgipro II VP582X-2Suture, nonabsorbable, synthetic, polypropylene1 recall0 reports
- Surgipro II VP-745-XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE49 reports
- Surgipro II VP-521XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE41 reports
- Surgipro II VP-74-XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE36 reports
- Surgipro II VP706X-2Suture, nonabsorbable, synthetic, polypropylene34 reports
- Surgipro II VP-522XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE1 death27 reports
- Surgipro II VP-776-XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE24 reports
- Surgipro II VP-754-XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE16 reports
- Surgipro II XX-5158SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE13 reports
- Surgipro II VP-733-XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE10 reports
- Surgipro II VP720X-2Suture, nonabsorbable, synthetic, polypropylene9 reports
- Surgipro II VP556X-2Suture, nonabsorbable, synthetic, polypropylene9 reports
- Surgipro II VP709X-2Suture, nonabsorbable, synthetic, polypropylene8 reports
- Surgipro II VP-734-MXSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE7 reports
- Surgipro II VP703X-2Suture, nonabsorbable, synthetic, polypropylene1 death7 reports
- Surgipro II VP-581XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE6 reports
- Surgipro II VP-728-XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE6 reports
- Surgipro II VP-751-XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE6 reports
- Surgipro II VP713X-2Suture, nonabsorbable, synthetic, polypropylene6 reports
- Surgipro II VP-743-MXSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE5 reports
- Surgipro II VP-762-XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE5 reports
- Surgipro II VP557X-2Suture, nonabsorbable, synthetic, polypropylene5 reports
- Surgipro II VP-744-MXSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE4 reports
- Surgipro II VP701X-2Suture, nonabsorbable, synthetic, polypropylene4 reports
- Surgipro II VP-511XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE3 reports
- Surgipro II VP702X-2Suture, nonabsorbable, synthetic, polypropylene3 reports
- Surgipro II VP706MX-2Suture, nonabsorbable, synthetic, polypropylene3 reports
- Surgipro II VP-205XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE2 reports
- Surgipro II VP-209MXSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE2 reports
- Surgipro II VP-331XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE2 reports
- Surgipro II VP-363XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE2 reports
- Surgipro II VP-510XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE2 reports
- Surgipro II VP-532XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE2 reports
- Surgipro II VP-542XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE2 reports
- Surgipro II VP-580XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE2 reports
- Surgipro II VP-72-MXSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE2 reports
- Surgipro II VP-735-MXSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE2 reports
- Surgipro II VP-75-XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE2 reports
- Surgipro II VP-78-XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE2 reports
- Surgipro II VP713MX-2Suture, nonabsorbable, synthetic, polypropylene2 reports
- Surgipro II VP726X-2Suture, nonabsorbable, synthetic, polypropylene2 reports
- Surgipro II VP705X-2Suture, nonabsorbable, synthetic, polypropylene2 reports
- Surgipro II VP581X-2Suture, nonabsorbable, synthetic, polypropylene2 reports
- Surgipro II VP558X-2Suture, nonabsorbable, synthetic, polypropylene2 reports
- Surgipro II VP-557MXSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE1 report
- Surgipro II VP-558XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE1 report
- Surgipro II VP-570XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE1 report
- Surgipro II VP-746-XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE1 report
- Surgipro II VP-747-MXSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE1 report
- Surgipro II VP-755-XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE1 report
- Surgipro II VP-760-XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE1 report
- Surgipro II VP-771-XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE1 report
- Surgipro II VP-832-XSUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE1 report
- Surgipro II XX-5224SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE1 report
- Surgipro II XX-5087SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYPROPYLENE1 report
- Surgipro II VP702MX-2Suture, nonabsorbable, synthetic, polypropylene1 report
- Surgipro II VP746X-2Suture, nonabsorbable, synthetic, polypropylene1 report
- Surgipro II VP725MX-2Suture, nonabsorbable, synthetic, polypropylene1 report
- Surgipro II VP580X-2Suture, nonabsorbable, synthetic, polypropylene1 report
- Surgipro II VP570X-2Suture, nonabsorbable, synthetic, polypropylene1 report
- Surgipro II VP583X-2Suture, nonabsorbable, synthetic, polypropylene1 report
Recent Surgipro II adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 18, 2026Break
It was reported that during a procedure, the suture thread broke. The was no patient injury.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50819181 ↗MalfunctionSep 18, 2026Break
According to the reporter, intraoperatively, upon opening the package, it was found that the suture was already broken. It was not used on the patient. Another product of the same model was used to resolve the issue. There was no patient injury.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50819025 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Break
According to the reporter, during the liver transplant, while suturing the vena cava, the needle broke and the needle tip entered the blood vessel. The needle tip was promptly searched for and found. The suture needle was replaced with another to complete the procedure. There was no patient injury.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50774755 ↗MalfunctionAug 18, 2026Break
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50309203 ↗MalfunctionAug 17, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50288431 ↗MalfunctionAug 11, 2026Break
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 50204796 ↗MalfunctionAug 6, 2026Break
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50154155 ↗MalfunctionJul 8, 2026Break
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25751895 ↗MalfunctionJun 29, 2026Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFT, AT THE TIME OF OPENING, THE NUMBER OF THE NEEDLES IN THE PACKAGE WAS INCORRECT. THERE WERE FEWER NEEDLES. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25660714 ↗MalfunctionJun 29, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING BYPASS SURGERY, THE SUTURE EXPERIENCED NEEDLE¿SUTURE DETACHMENT WHEN CONTINUOUS SUTURING WAS BEING PERFORMED. A NEW DEVICE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25648949 ↗MalfunctionJun 25, 2026Break; Dull, Blunt
IT WAS REPORTED THAT INTRAOPERATIVELY, WHILE SUTURING, ABOUT FOUR SUTURES HAD DULL NEEDLE. THE NEEDLE OF ONE OF THE SUTURES ALSO BROKE AND FELL INTO THE PATIENT. THE NEEDLE PIECE WAS RETRIEVED. ANOTHER SUTURE FROM A DIFFERENT LOT NUMBER WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 25622595 ↗MalfunctionMay 15, 2026Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THERE WAS A FREQUENT BREAK OF THREAD DURING USE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 25194120 ↗MalfunctionMar 26, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A CORONARY BYPASS PROCEDURE, DURING THE SUTURING PROCESS, THE NON-ABSORBABLE MONOFILAMENT POLYPROPYLENE SUTURE WAS USED FOR CLOSURE, AND THE NEEDLE AND SUTURE WERE DETACHED. THE SUTURE WAS REPLACED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24702204 ↗MalfunctionMar 23, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURE, TWO SUTURES EXPERIENCED NEEDLE-THREAD DETACHMENT WHILE SUTURING OR PREPARING THE SUTURE AFTER PATIENT INCISION. THE NEEDLE DID NOT FALL INTO THE PATIENT CAVITY. THE SUTURES WERE REPLACED WITH NEW ONES. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24665194 ↗MalfunctionMar 23, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURE, TWO SUTURES EXPERIENCED NEEDLE-THREAD DETACHMENT WHILE SUTURING OR PREPARING THE SUTURE AFTER PATIENT INCISION. THE NEEDLE DID NOT FALL INTO THE PATIENT CAVITY. THE SUTURES WERE REPLACED WITH NEW ONES. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24665102 ↗
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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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