510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2026VLOC9ABSORBABLE Wound Closure Device
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Surgical Devices, A Division of Tyco Healthcare · GAM Suture, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid
Cleared on May 10, 2010 as substantially equivalent to K091087 (Surgical Devices, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, 2009) and 2 other predicates after a 102-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 2002. 24 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- May 10, 2010
- Review
- 102 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GAM
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K014153 (2002). 28 ancestors in all, the oldest K885018 (1989). 24 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 7 generations backK014153 Coapt Systmes Endotine DeviceCoapt Systems, Inc. · 2002
- 6 generations backK023922 Coapt Systems Endotine Device, Model CFD-101-00197Coapt Systems, Inc. · 2002
- 5 generations backK032698 Coapt Endotine Midface-ST 4.5 DeviceCoapt Systems, Inc. · 2003
- 4 generations backK041593 Featherlift Extended Length Aptos ThreadSurgical Specialties Corp · 2004
- 3 generations backK050548 Contour Midface Opposing Uni-Directional ThreadsSurgical Specialties Corp · 2005
- 2 generations backK051609 Quill Synthetic Absorbable Barbed SutureQuill Medical, Inc. · 2005
- 1 generation backK072028 Quill Self-Retaining System (SRS) Comprised of MonodermSurgical Specialties Corp · 2007
- This deviceK100257 VLOC9ABSORBABLE Wound Closure DeviceSurgical Devices, A Division of Tyco Healthcare · 2010
- Descendant · cites it directly · 19 of its ownK122898 Quill Monoderm Knotless Tissue-Closure Device, Variable Loop DesignSurgical Specialties Corp. Dba Angiotech · 2012 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 18 of its ownK123409 Quill Monoderm Knotless Tissue-Closure Device, Variable Loop DesignSurgical Specialties Corp. Dba Angiotech · 2012
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 11 of its ownK123836 Quill Monoderm Knotless Tissue-Closure Device, Variable Loop DesignSurgical Specialties Corp. Dba Angiotech · 2012
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 10 of its ownK141778 Quill Monoderm Knotless Tissue-Closure Device, Variable Loop DesignSurgical Specialties Corporation · 2014
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 8 of its ownK151200 STRATAFIX Spiral MONOCRYL Knotless Tissue Control Device, STRATAFIX…ETHICON, Inc. · 2015 · Recalled
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 24 · See all- K122898Quill Monoderm Knotless Tissue-Closure Device, Variable Loop DesignSurgical Specialties Corp. Dba Angiotech · 2012 · cites it directly19descendants
- K123409Quill Monoderm Knotless Tissue-Closure Device, Variable Loop DesignSurgical Specialties Corp. Dba Angiotech · 2012 · 2 generations on18descendants
- K123836Quill Monoderm Knotless Tissue-Closure Device, Variable Loop DesignSurgical Specialties Corp. Dba Angiotech · 2012 · 2 generations on11descendants
- K141778Quill Monoderm Knotless Tissue-Closure Device, Variable Loop DesignSurgical Specialties Corporation · 2014 · 2 generations on10descendants
- K151200STRATAFIX Spiral MONOCRYL Knotless Tissue Control Device, STRATAFIX Spiral MONOCRYL Plus…ETHICON, Inc. · 2015 · 3 generations on8descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −7 | K014153 | Coapt Systmes Endotine Device | Coapt Systems, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −6 | K023922 | Coapt Systems Endotine Device, Model CFD-101-00197 | Coapt Systems, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −5 | K032698 | Coapt Endotine Midface-ST 4.5 Device | Coapt Systems, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −4 | K041593 | Featherlift Extended Length Aptos Thread | Surgical Specialties Corp | 2004 | — |
| −3 | K050548 | Contour Midface Opposing Uni-Directional Threads | Surgical Specialties Corp | 2005 | — |
| −2 | K051609 | Quill Synthetic Absorbable Barbed Suture | Quill Medical, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −1 | K072028 | Quill Self-Retaining System (SRS) Comprised of Monoderm | Surgical Specialties Corp | 2007 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K100257 | VLOC9ABSORBABLE Wound Closure Device | Surgical Devices, A Division of Tyco Healthcare | 2010 | — |
| +1 | K122898 | Quill Monoderm Knotless Tissue-Closure Device, Variable Loop Design | Surgical Specialties Corp. Dba Angiotech | 2012 | 1 |
| +2 | K123409 | Quill Monoderm Knotless Tissue-Closure Device, Variable Loop Design | Surgical Specialties Corp. Dba Angiotech | 2012 | — |
| +2 | K123836 | Quill Monoderm Knotless Tissue-Closure Device, Variable Loop Design | Surgical Specialties Corp. Dba Angiotech | 2012 | — |
| +2 | K141778 | Quill Monoderm Knotless Tissue-Closure Device, Variable Loop Design | Surgical Specialties Corporation | 2014 | — |
| +3 | K151200 | STRATAFIX Spiral MONOCRYL Knotless Tissue Control Device, STRATAFIX Spiral… | ETHICON, Inc. | 2015 | 1 |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 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.
Planning a device in GAM? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new GAM device
- #1 K252743 STRATAFIX™ Spiral PDS™ Plus Knotless Tissue…score 14.8 · 15 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K091087 | Modification to V-Loc 180 Absorbable Wound Closure DeviceSummary page 1…SSIFICATION NAME: Absorbable poly(glycolide/l-lactide) surgical suture PREDICATE DEVICE(S): V-ocm l80 Absorbable Wound Closure Device (K(091087) Syneture Tm BiosynTM Synthetic Absorbable Suture (K(000037)… | 2009 |
| * | K000037 | Monofilament Biosyn SutureSummary page 1…E DEVICE(S): V-ocm l80 Absorbable Wound Closure Device (K(091087) Syneture Tm BiosynTM Synthetic Absorbable Suture (K(000037) Quill TM Self-Retaining System (SRS) comprised of MONODERM TM (K072028) DEVICE DESCRI… | 2000 |
| * | K072028 | Quill Self-Retaining System (SRS) Comprised of MonodermSummary page 1…Syneture Tm BiosynTM Synthetic Absorbable Suture (K(000037) Quill TM Self-Retaining System (SRS) comprised of MONODERM TM (K072028) DEVICE DESCRIPTION: The V-Loc~h 90 Absorbable Wound Closure Device is a suture prepared from a… | 2007 |
What descends from it? (24)
See all 242 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | Class II | Z-2918-2026 | Equipment maintenance | 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. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 8 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 10 months on median.
- 10 of the 28 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K122898 (Surgical Specialties Corp. Dba Angiotech, 2012) has gone furthest, with 19 descendants of its own.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K091087.
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. 2010, this device’s year, is highlighted.
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?
V-LoCTM 90 Absorbable Wound Closure Device is indicated for soft tissue approximation where use of an absorbable suture is appropriate.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K100257 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K100257: VLOC9ABSORBABLE Wound Closure Device.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K100257
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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