V-Loc 180Recalls & reported problems across all models
Covidien LP · 61 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
2 open recalls name at least one V-Loc 180 model. Check whether yours is affected in the recall details, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
- Adverse event reports
- 2,992
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 425
- Recalls
- 2
We found 61 models of V-Loc 180 by Covidien LP in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 2,992 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Sep 13, 2016 and Sep 29, 2026 — classified as 425 injuries, 2,567 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1,733 reports).
2 FDA recall records name at least one of these models by its device identifier, 2 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
V-Loc 180 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.
- Jun 24, 2026Open, Classified
Product may contain a perforation or tear in the sterile barrier packaging. This issue may result in biocontamination of the sterile sutures, which may lead to infection, loss of vision if in ophthalmic utilization, or prolonged surgery.
Z-2919-2026 · Root cause: Equipment maintenance · names 15 of these models · Recall details · FDA record ↗
- Sep 28, 2022Open, Classified
Medtronic has received 210 reports of needles breaking during endoscopic suturing. The potential harm(s) include a delay in treatment/therapy, the potential for a portion of the needle to remain in the patient, foreign body reaction, allergic reaction, tissue injury and unintended radiation exposure from additional imaging for both intra-op and postoperative scenarios.
Z-0200-2023 · Root cause: Process control · names 9 of these models · Recall details · FDA record ↗
Most reported V-Loc 180 problems
Device problems
- Break1,733
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1,427
- Human-Device Interface Problem93
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem89
- Detachment Of Device Component77
- Unraveled Material54
- Insufficient Device Problem Information42
- Component or Accessory Incompatibility39
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1,803
- Insufficient Information320
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient313
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient224
- Unintended Radiation Exposure182
- Foreign Body In Patient163
- No Code Available76
- Radiation Exposure, Unintended57
V-Loc 180 models
61 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0316SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 recall376 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0604SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 recall328 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCA008LSUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 recall294 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0326SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID330 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCA208LSUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 recall181 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0315SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID216 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0803SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID157 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0804SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 recall107 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0426SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID107 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0614SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID102 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCA006LSUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 recall47 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0336SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID97 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0023SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 recall41 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0615SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 recall41 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0436SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 recall39 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCA206LSUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 recall36 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0014SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 recall34 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0013SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 recall27 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0024SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 recall23 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0644SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 recall23 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0345SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 recall17 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0306SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 recall14 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL2105SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 recall9 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL2145SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 recall8 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCA004LSUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 recall5 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCA204LSUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 recall4 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCA308LSUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 recall3 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0603SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID53 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCA306LSUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 recall2 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCA304LSUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 recall0 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0625SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 recall0 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0325SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID38 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0346SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID36 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0813SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID27 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL1413SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID22 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0124SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID18 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0814SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID16 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0004SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID11 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0114SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID11 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0844SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID11 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL1544SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID9 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0003SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID8 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0033SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID8 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0123SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID7 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0624SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID7 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0416SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID6 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0034SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID5 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0134SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID5 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL2836SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID5 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0344SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID3 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0613SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID3 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL4636SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID3 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0335SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID2 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL2825SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID2 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL3216SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID2 reports
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0135SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 report
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0305SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 report
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0324SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 report
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0643SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 report
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL0824SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 report
- V-Loc 180 VLOCL1545SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 report
Recent V-Loc 180 adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Unraveled Material
Patient problems: Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 50935124 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Unraveled Material
Patient problems: Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 50935115 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Unraveled Material
Patient problems: Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 50935103 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Unraveled Material
Patient problems: Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 50935083 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Unraveled Material
Patient problems: Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 50935033 ↗MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Unraveled Material
Patient problems: Tissue Breakdown; Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 50926070 ↗MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Unraveled Material
Patient problems: Tissue Breakdown; Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 50926056 ↗MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Unraveled Material
Patient problems: Tissue Breakdown; Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 50926041 ↗MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Unraveled Material
Patient problems: Tissue Breakdown; Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 50926012 ↗MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Unraveled Material
Patient problems: Tissue Breakdown; Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 50926000 ↗MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Break
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50924071 ↗MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Break
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 50917252 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
It was reported that during a laparoscopic hysterectomy, the device was used to close the vaginal cuff. One reload was used successfully; however, a second reload could not be loaded properly. A subsequent reload was loaded, and during use, a portion of the needle broke off and fell into the patient¿s abdomen. X-ray imaging performed on (b)(6) 2026, visualized the needle fragment in the abdomen. The physician re-entered the abdomen and attempted to locate the fragment but was unable to find it. The fragment was intentionally left in the patient because the physician determined that conversion to an open procedure to attempt retrieval was not preferable. Surgical time was extended by 30 minutes or more.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient; Unintended Radiation Exposure
MAUDE report 50863583 ↗MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50859332 ↗MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Break
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50859081 ↗
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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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