VICRYLRecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 7 models of VICRYL by Ethicon, LLC in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 157 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Mar 3, 2017 and Sep 25, 2026 — classified as 5 injuries, 151 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Separation” (107 reports).

1 FDA recall record name at least one of these models by its device identifier.

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

VICRYL 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.

1. Sep 9, 2020Terminated

   Product in the foil package for VICRYL V960 may not match the foil label and sales unit carton. The correct VICRYL suture is size 10-0, 4 inches (10 cm) in length, has monofilament construction, and a single needle. The incorrect VICRYL suture is size 6-0, 18 inches (45 cm) in length, has braided construction, and two needles

   Z-0116-2021 · Root cause: Packaging process control · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported VICRYL problems

VICRYL models

7 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

• VICRYL V960G

  SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID
  1 recall55 reports
• VICRYL V449G

  SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID
  74 reports
• VICRYL V450G

  SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID
  15 reports
• VICRYL V448G

  SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID
  7 reports
• VICRYL D8760

  SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID
  3 reports
• VICRYL D5792

  SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID
  2 reports
• VICRYL D7498

  SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID
  1 report

Recent VICRYL adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Break

  It was reported that a patient underwent a caesarean section procedure on an unknown date and suture was used. During the procedure the suture in question was used, among other products, during the uterine closure. The surgeon made the initial pass of the needle and suture through the tissue and formed an initial knot manually. While tightening the knot on the uterine tissue, the suture tore in an area close to the uterine tissue. Because the suture is long, the surgeon passed the same needle with the suture again, formed another knot manually, and tightened it, and continued the suturing without a similar issue and completed the procedure successfully. No adverse patient consequences were reported. Additional information was requested.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50897944 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Break

  It was reported that a patient underwent a caesarean section procedure on an unknown date and suture was used. During the procedure the suture in question was used, among other products, during the uterine closure. The surgeon made the initial pass of the needle and suture through the tissue and formed an initial knot manually. While tightening the knot on the uterine tissue, the suture tore in an area close to the uterine tissue. Because the suture is long, the surgeon passed the same needle with the suture again, formed another knot manually, and tightened it, and continued the suturing without a similar issue and completed the procedure successfully. No adverse patient consequences were reported. Additional information was requested.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50897569 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 12, 2026Material Separation

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50222362 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 5, 2026Break; Dull, Blunt

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50142194 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 5, 2026Break; Dull, Blunt

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50142182 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Material Separation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2026 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE NEEDLE AND THREAD SEPARATION OCCURRED WHEN THE CUSTOMER USED THIS PRODUCT. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25069524 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 14, 2026Material Separation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A CATARACT SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2026 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING A CATARACT SURGERY, THE NEEDLE FELL OFF THE SUTURE AND THEY HAD TO OPEN A 2ND PACK TO FINISH SURGERY. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE HAS BEEN REPORTED. DEVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR RETURN. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24873148 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 14, 2026Material Separation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2026 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING AN OPHTHALMOLOGY SURGERY, THEY OPENED 3 PACKS OF SUTURE, AND THE NEEDLE FELL OFF THE SUTURE ON ALL 3 OF THEM. PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED BUT THEY DID HAVE TO OPEN A 4TH PACK TO COMPLETE SURGERY AND THE OTHER 3 PACKS OPENED WERE UNUSABLE. DEVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR RETURN. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24871900 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 14, 2026Material Separation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2026 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING AN OPHTHALMOLOGY SURGERY, THEY OPENED 3 PACKS OF SUTURE, AND THE NEEDLE FELL OFF THE SUTURE ON ALL 3 OF THEM. PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED BUT THEY DID HAVE TO OPEN A 4TH PACK TO COMPLETE SURGERY AND THE OTHER 3 PACKS OPENED WERE UNUSABLE. DEVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR RETURN. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24871870 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 14, 2026Material Separation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2026 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING AN OPHTHALMOLOGY SURGERY, THEY OPENED 3 PACKS OF SUTURE, AND THE NEEDLE FELL OFF THE SUTURE ON ALL 3 OF THEM. PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED BUT THEY DID HAVE TO OPEN A 4TH PACK TO COMPLETE SURGERY AND THE OTHER 3 PACKS OPENED WERE UNUSABLE. DEVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR RETURN. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24871866 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 3, 2026Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING AN UNKNOWN VETERINARY SURGERY, THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN DURING USE. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. NO SAMPLE WILL BE RETURNED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24775213 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 3, 2026Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING AN UNKNOWN VETERINARY SURGERY, THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN DURING USE. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. NO SAMPLE WILL BE RETURNED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24775211 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 1, 2026Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING AN UNKNOWN VETERINARY SURGERY, THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN DURING USE. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. NO SAMPLE WILL BE RETURNED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24757968 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 1, 2026Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING AN UNKNOWN VETERINARY SURGERY, THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN DURING USE. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. NO SAMPLE WILL BE RETURNED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24757958 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 1, 2026Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING AN UNKNOWN VETERINARY SURGERY, THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN DURING USE. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. NO SAMPLE WILL BE RETURNED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24757954 ↗

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