McKesson S8699GXRecalls & reported problems
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. · SUTURE *4-0 POLYPRO 18 DSM13 · Class 2
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 7
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10612479214726), received between Jun 3, 2020 and Jan 16, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (6 reports).
2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K050947); they may or may not involve this specific model.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Detachment of Device or Device Component6
- Break2
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information2
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- Unintended Radiation Exposure1
- Unspecified Tissue Injury1
Recent adverse event reports
The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 16, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THE NEEDLES KEPT FALLING OFF THE SUTURES.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24103374 ↗MalfunctionJan 16, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE SKIN EXCISION, THE SUTURE DISCONNECTED FROM THE NEEDLE ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE SURGEON OBTAINED ADDITIONAL SUTURE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24103337 ↗InjuryNov 29, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, ON A PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE BROKE OFF AT THE NEEDLE END AND THE NEEDLE FELL INTO AN OPEN WOUND OF THE PATIENT AND WAS UNABLE TO BE RETRIEVED UNTIL THE FOLLOWING DAY VIA GUIDANCE OF ELECTROMAGNETIC IMAGING.
Patient problems: Unintended Radiation Exposure
MAUDE report 18232026 ↗MalfunctionApr 19, 2022Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, INTRAOPERATIVELY, WHILE SUTURING, THE NEEDLE DETACHED FROM THE THREAD. ANOTHER SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14141727 ↗MalfunctionMar 19, 2022Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, ON A LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURE, AT THE TIME OF CLOSING, THE THREAD BROKE. AN ADDITIONAL SUTURE WAS USED WITHOUT ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13827545 ↗InjuryJul 16, 2021Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING AN OPEN PROCEDURE, THE NEEDLE BROKE OFF UNDER A PATIENT'S SKIN. THE SURGEON HAD TO REOPEN THE WOUND AND REMOVE IT THEN GET ANOTHER SUTURE AND START AGAIN. THE INCISION EXTENDED DUE TO THE PRODUCT PROBLEM.
Patient problems: Unspecified Tissue Injury
MAUDE report 12183472 ↗MalfunctionJun 3, 2020Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, WHEN TYING OFF THE SUTURE DURING A SKIN BIOPSY, THE SUTURE SEPARATED FROM THE ACTUAL NEEDLE. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10116399 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K050947. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-2922-2026 · Jun 24, 2026 · Open, ClassifiedSurgipro II S8698GX SURGIPRO II BL 5/0 18 P-13 S8698GX
- Z-1180-2023 · Dec 2, 2022 · Open, ClassifiedSurgipro II Monofilament Polypropylene Sutures Product Description Model Number VP-421X SURGIPRO*II 4-0 90CM V20 DA7P VP421X VP-435-X SURGIPRO II 4-0 90CM KV5 DA7P VP435X VP-541X S
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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