510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2017Modified Coated Vicryl* Rapide (Polyglactin 910) Suture
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
ETHICON, Inc. · GAM Suture, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid
Cleared on Dec 18, 2003 after a 17-day review. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number. 6 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 3 times.
- Decided
- Dec 18, 2003
- Review
- 17 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GAM
- Recalls
- 3
- Predicates
- 0
6 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.
- This deviceK033746 Modified Coated Vicryl* Rapide (Polyglactin 910) SutureETHICON, Inc. · 2003
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK120556 Vilet Vilet QuickRiverpoint Medical · 2012 · Recalled
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK061796 Hepatostat Set, Model 760XVygon Corp. · 2006
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK263073 Fast Absorbing PGLARiverpoint Medical, LLC · 2026
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK170166 CARESORB-Polyglactin 910 Surgical Suture, CARESORB-Polyglactin 910…Cpt Sutures Co., Ltd. · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK123940 Demequicktm (Rapid Absorbable) Synthetic Surgical SutureDemetech Corp. · 2014
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Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 6 · See all- K120556Vilet Vilet QuickRiverpoint Medical · 2012 · cites it directly2descendants
- K061796Hepatostat Set, Model 760XVygon Corp. · 2006 · cites it directly1descendant
- K263073Fast Absorbing PGLARiverpoint Medical, LLC · 2026 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K170166CARESORB-Polyglactin 910 Surgical Suture, CARESORB-Polyglactin 910 (fast absorbing)…Cpt Sutures Co., Ltd. · 2017 · cites it directly0descendants
- K123940Demequicktm (Rapid Absorbable) Synthetic Surgical SutureDemetech Corp. · 2014 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K033746 | Modified Coated Vicryl* Rapide (Polyglactin 910) Suture | ETHICON, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| +1 | K120556 | Vilet Vilet Quick | Riverpoint Medical | 2012 | 41 |
| +1 | K061796 | Hepatostat Set, Model 760X | Vygon Corp. | 2006 | — |
| +2 | K263073 | Fast Absorbing PGLA | Riverpoint Medical, LLC | 2026 | — |
| +1 | K170166 | CARESORB-Polyglactin 910 Surgical Suture, CARESORB-Polyglactin 910 (fast… | Cpt Sutures Co., Ltd. | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K123940 | Demequicktm (Rapid Absorbable) Synthetic Surgical Suture | Demetech Corp. | 2014 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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What was it cleared against? (1)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | — | Coated VICRYL* Rapide (Polyglactin 910) Suture Named without a submission number |
What descends from it? (6)
4 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2017 | Class II | Z-0693-2018 | Equipment maintenance | On August 17, 2017, Ethicon had decided to initiate a medical device recall (removal) of the twenty-five (25) lots of VICRYL RAPIDETM (Polyglactin 910) Suture that were distributed to the field. During finished goods testing, a suture… |
| Apr 20, 2010 | Not classified | Z-1608-2010 | Other | Channels in the packaging seal that can lead to suture degradation and loss of packaging integrity. Recall Z-0021-2009 was initiated in 2008. Ethicon had decided to recall all sutures product during the may to June 2007 timeframe. |
| Aug 11, 2008 | Not classified | Z-0021-2009 | Packaging | Package defect compromised the integrity of the primary seal, which could lead to premature suture degradation and/or impair the sterile barrier of the product. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- Of its descendants, K120556 (Riverpoint Medical, 2012) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All GAM devicesGAM Suture, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · GAM
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GAM
29in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · GAM
1in 2024
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GAM
8,970in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code GAM, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 7 | 50 | 10 | 274 |
| 2008 | 6 | 174 | 1 | 194 |
| 2009 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 287 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 3 | 587 |
| 2011 | 2 | — | 6 | 637 |
| 2012 | 5 | 31 | 0 | 868 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 898 |
| 2014 | 10 | 121 | 0 | 1,410 |
| 2015 | 5 | 209 | 0 | 935 |
| 2016 | 3 | 169 | 1 | 1,112 |
| 2017 | 8 | 134 | 1 | 1,499 |
| 2018 | 5 | 98 | 0 | 2,229 |
| 2019 | 4 | 90 | 1 | 3,564 |
| 2020 | 3 | 140 | 44 | 3,415 |
| 2021 | 2 | — | 0 | 4,506 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 4 | 4,814 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 5,070 |
| 2024 | 2 | — | 1 | 7,226 |
| 2025 | 3 | 29 | 0 | 8,970 |
| 2026 | 4 | 131 | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Modified Coated VICRYL* Rapide synthetic absorbable suture is indicated only for use in superficial soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only short term wound support (7-10 days) is required. Coated VICRYL Rapide suture is not intended for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K033746 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K033746: Modified Coated Vicryl* Rapide (Polyglactin 910) Suture.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K033746
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026