PROLENE 1713GRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031002227), received between Sep 9, 2019 and Apr 26, 2023 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Markings/Labelling Problem” (2 reports).

21 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K133356); 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionApr 26, 2023Component Misassembled; Component Misassembled

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023 AND SUTURE WAS USED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL RECEIVED A PRODUCT WHERE THE NEEDLE DESCRIPTION DID NOT MATCH DESCRIPTION IN THE SYSTEM. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16814532 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 10, 2019Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Device Markings/Labelling Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN SUTURE DEVICE SAMPLE RECEIVED BY HOSPITAL, A DIFFERENT PACKAGING NEEDLE SYMBOL OR SPECIFICATION WAS FOUND ON THE LABEL, THE CUTTING NEEDLE VS A SPATULA NEEDLE. NO HOSPITAL WAS IMPACTED AND THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 9444730 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 9, 2019Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Device Markings/Labelling Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED FROM A DISTRIBUTOR THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE IT WAS NOTED DIFFERENT PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS ON 2 BOXES OF SUTURE WITH SAME PRODUCT CODE BUT DIFFERENT LOT NUMBERS. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8974763 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K133356. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-1515-2025 · Mar 7, 2025 · Open, Classified
  PROLENE BLU 18IN(45CM) USP6-0(M0.7) S/A P-1 PRM
• Z-1096-2025 · Dec 20, 2024 · Open, Classified
  PROLENE Polypropylene Suture, REF: EH7585H, 8706H, 8833H, 8963H, 8935H PROLENE Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ca
• Z-2449-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE BLUE 4X90CM M1.5 USP 4/0 DA RB-1 +P, D5981
• Z-2453-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE 36"(90CM) 4-0 BLUE, D7768
• Z-2464-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE BLUE 18" 7-0 D/A BV-1, DC631
• Z-2452-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE 30"(75CM) 4-0 BLUE, D7748
• Z-2459-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE 36"(90CM) 4-0 BLUE, D9067
• Z-2458-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE 24"(60CM) 7-0 BLUE, D8881
• Z-2455-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE 30"(75CM) 8-0 BLUE, D8292
• Z-2448-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE MONO BLUE - BV1755 Taper Point 3/8C, D10031
• Z-2457-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE 24"(60CM) 6-0 BLUE, D8688
• Z-2462-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE 36"(90CM) 3-0 BLU, D9844
• Z-2466-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PRONOVA SUTURE BLUE 122CM M1.5, D10189
• Z-2454-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE BLUE 4X18"5/0 DA RB-2 +PLG, D7879
• Z-2461-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE BLUE 48" 4-0 D/A SH-1, D9746

…and 6 more.