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MalfunctionGAM

V-Loc 180

Received Jul 31, 2026 · Event occurred Jul 9, 2026

Report 1219930-2026-04775 · MDR key 50103712

Device

Generic name

Suture, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Ac

Manufacturer

Covidien Surgical

Model number

VLOCL0014

Catalog number

VLOCL0014

Lot number

A4K2006VFY

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

According to the reporter, during the procedure, at the time of dermal suturing, loop breakage occurred on the suture. Another new suture thread was used without any issues. There was no patient injury.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

D10 Concomitant Product: VLOCL0014, VLOCL0014 V-LOC* 180 3-0 CLR 30CM P12 (Lot # A4K2006VFY). Medtronic submits this report to comply with FDA regulations 21 CFR Parts 4 and 803. Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report. This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by FDA, Medtronic, or its employees that the device, Medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report. Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable. Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.