VLOC 90Recalls & reported problems across all models
Covidien LP · 4 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
1 open recall names at least one VLOC 90 model. Check whether yours is affected in the recall details, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
- Adverse event reports
- 21
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
We found 4 models of VLOC 90 by Covidien LP in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 21 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Jul 16, 2022 and Jun 25, 2026 — classified as 21 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (18 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
VLOC 90 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, 2026Class IIOpen, 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-2918-2026 · Root cause: Equipment maintenance · Recall details · FDA record ↗
Most reported VLOC 90 problems
Device problems
- Break18
- Detachment of Device or Device Component2
- Component Missing1
- Product Quality Problem1
- Use of Device Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions20
- Insufficient Information1
VLOC 90 models
4 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- VLOC 90 VLOCM0436SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 recall4 reports
- VLOC 90 VLOCM0335SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID15 reports
- VLOC 90 VLOCM0325SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 report
- VLOC 90 VLOCM0635SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID1 report
Recent VLOC 90 adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 25, 2026Break; Component Missing
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A CESAREAN SECTION WHILE SUTURING THE UTERUS, THE SUTURE DID NOT HOLD IN TISSUE DUE TO THE BARBS NOT FIXATING PROPERLY AND THEN THE THREAD BROKE IN THE MIDDLE. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25617775 ↗MalfunctionMar 19, 2026Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, INTRA-OPERATIVELY, WHILE SUTURING, THE SUTURE SNAPPED. THE ISSUE HAPPENED TO MULTIPLE SUTURES. ANOTHER SUTURE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24646183 ↗MalfunctionNov 6, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A CAESAREAN SECTION PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE THREAD OF THE DEVICE DETACHED FROM THE NEEDLE WHILE SUTURING THE UTERUS. NO COMPONENT FELL INTO THE CAVITY. TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE, A NEW DEVICE WAS USED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 23486790 ↗MalfunctionJun 3, 2025Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE WAS DAMAGED DURING SUTURING. THE SAME ISSUE OCCURRED ON THE SECOND SUTURE. A THIRD SUTURE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22133451 ↗MalfunctionJun 3, 2025Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE WAS DAMAGED DURING SUTURING. THE SAME ISSUE OCCURRED ON THE SECOND SUTURE. A THIRD SUTURE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22133445 ↗MalfunctionApr 4, 2025Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A UTERINE SUTURING AFTER A CAESAREAN SECTION, THE SUTURE WAS DAMAGED. IT WAS NOTED THAT FOUR SUTURES WAS USED AND HAD THE SAME ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21774614 ↗MalfunctionApr 4, 2025Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A UTERINE SUTURING AFTER A CAESAREAN SECTION, THE SUTURE WAS DAMAGED. IT WAS NOTED THAT FOUR SUTURES WAS USED AND HAD THE SAME ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21774613 ↗MalfunctionOct 21, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE CAESAREAN SECTION, WHILE ON RESECTION, DURING SUTURING, THE NEEDLE DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE THREAD. A NEW PACKET WAS TAKEN OUT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20494211 ↗MalfunctionApr 24, 2024Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, IN A LAPAROTOMY CESAREAN SECTION, DURING MYOMETRIAL SUTURING USING THE CONTINUOUS SUTURING TECHNIQUE, THE SUTURE BROKE. A NEW DEVICE FROM THE SAME LOT WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19175643 ↗MalfunctionMar 13, 2024Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A LAPAROTOMY CESAREAN SECTION, DURING THE UTERINE WALL CLOSURE VIA CONTINUOUS SUTURING TECHNIQUE, THE THREAD BROKE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SUTURING. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18899990 ↗MalfunctionJan 29, 2024Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE MYOMETRIAL SUTURING OF A CAESAREAN SECTION, WHEN PERFORMING A CONTINUOUS SUTURING, THE THREAD BROKE. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18602166 ↗MalfunctionSep 7, 2023Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING AN OPEN CESAREAN SECTION PROCEDURE, WHEN THE SURGEON BEGAN TO CLOSE THE UTERUS USING THE ABSORBABLE SUTURE VIA THE RUNNING LOCKING STICH TECHNIQUE, A FEW SECONDS AFTER PASSING THROUGH THE LOOP, THE THREAD SNAPPED ON THE THIRD STITCH. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17704345 ↗MalfunctionJul 25, 2023Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A CESAREAN SECTION PROCEDURE, AT THE TIME OF UTERINE SUTURE, THE THREAD SUDDENLY BROKE. ANOTHER SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17391205 ↗MalfunctionMay 10, 2023Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE CESAREAN SECTION VIA LAPAROTOMY, WHILE ON CLOSURE OF THE UTERUS, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BARB WAS NOT EFFECTIVE ENOUGH TO SUTURE THE UTERINE MYOMETRIUM WELL. WHEN COLLECTED AND CHECKED THE ACTUAL PRODUCT, THERE SEEMS TO BE NO PARTICULAR PROBLEM. A NEW MONOFILAMENT SUTURE FROM ANOTHER MANUFACTURER WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16902758 ↗MalfunctionApr 6, 2023Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A LAPAROTOMY CAESAREAN SECTION, DURING CONTINUOUS SUTURE CLOSURE OF THE UTERINE WALL, THE SUTURE BROKE WHEN SUTURING THROUGH THE LOOP. A NEW PRODUCT WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16690103 ↗
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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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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