MAUDE report

MAUDE report 15938: POLYSORB ABSORBABLE SUTURE

Injury · received Aug 3, 1994 · UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP.

Key facts

MDR report key 15938
Report number 15938
Event type Injury
Brand name POLYSORB ABSORBABLE SUTURE
Catalog number SL-822, SL-691
Manufacturer UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP.
Product code GAM
Device class Class II
Date received by FDA Aug 3, 1994
Report date Aug 3, 1994
Report source Maude

At a glance

  • None Device problems coded
  • 1,000+ MAUDE reports for this product code
  • 1–9 MAUDE reports for this brand
  • None Death reports for this brand
  • 1–9 Injury reports for this brand
  • No Adverse event flagged
  • Yes Product problem flagged

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