MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN SURGICAL V-LOC 180; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC AC

Model Number	VLOCL0804
Medical Device Problem Codes	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Difficult to Open or Remove Packaging Material (2922)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/02/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10 concomitant products: vlocl0804, vlocl0804 v-loc 180 3-0 grn 15cm cv23, (lot # a5h1471vy) vlocl0804, vlocl0804 v-loc 180 3-0 grn 15cm cv23, (lot # a5h1471vy) vlocl0804, vlocl0804 v-loc 180 3-0 grn 15cm cv23, (lot # a5h1471vy) vlocl0804, vlocl0804 v-loc 180 3-0 grn 15cm cv23, (lot # a5h1471vy).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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a procedure, there was a difficulty in removing the suture from the retainer or packaging and the thread was torn out of the needle's reinforcement zone.The issue occurred at the connection of the needle and thread, and five sutures from the same product and lot number was involved.A new device was used to resolve the issue.There was no patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.Six vlocl0804 v-loc 180 3-0 grn 15cm cv23 representative s amples were returned for analysis.The evaluation found no potentially contributing factors, and the sample met all related specifications.It was reported that there was a difficulty in removing the suture from the retainer or packaging and the thread was torn out of the needle's reinforcement zone.The reported issues could not be confirmed.The most likely cause could not be identified because no related problem was detected with the device.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.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.

• Brand Name: V-LOC 180
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC AC
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN SURGICAL; 60 middletown ave; north haven CT 06473
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN SURGICAL; 60 middletown ave; north haven CT 06473
• Manufacturer Contact: mike bocchino ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112-4391 ; 8006464633
• MDR Report Key: 24309286
• Report Number: 1219930-2026-00819
• Device Sequence Number: 13181519
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521131286
• UDI-Public: (01)10884521131286(17)280731(10)A5H1471VY(20)01
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K091087
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/01/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: VLOCL0804
• Device Catalogue Number: VLOCL0804
• Device Lot Number: A5H1471VY
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/03/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/21/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/10/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/01/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/13/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE H11
• Patient Sex: Unknown