PRONOVA 3702HRecalls & reported problems
Ethicon, LLC · Blue Monofilament Poly(Hexafluoropropylene-VDF), Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture · Class 2 · Implant
All models of PRONOVA (27)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 8
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031004597), received between May 22, 2019 and Jun 3, 2020 — classified as 8 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (8 reports).
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
Device problems
- Break8
- Material Separation7
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient8
Recent adverse event reports
The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 3, 2020Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2020 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE WAS VERY EASY TO BREAK. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10113813 ↗MalfunctionMay 22, 2019Break; Material Separation; Break; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SURGEON REPORTED THAT THE SUTURE IS FRAGILE, EASILY BREAK OR DETACH FROM THE NEEDLE, SOMETIMES EVEN WHEN NOT STARTING TO SUTURE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8633498 ↗MalfunctionMay 22, 2019Break; Material Separation; Break; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SURGEON REPORTED THAT THE SUTURE IS FRAGILE, EASILY BREAK OR DETACH FROM THE NEEDLE, SOMETIMES EVEN WHEN NOT STARTING TO SUTURE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8633497 ↗MalfunctionMay 22, 2019Break; Material Separation; Break; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SURGEON REPORTED THAT THE SUTURE IS FRAGILE, EASILY BREAK OR DETACH FROM THE NEEDLE, SOMETIMES EVEN WHEN NOT STARTING TO SUTURE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8633496 ↗MalfunctionMay 22, 2019Break; Material Separation; Break; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SURGEON REPORTED THAT THE SUTURE IS FRAGILE, EASILY BREAK OR DETACH FROM THE NEEDLE, SOMETIMES EVEN WHEN NOT STARTING TO SUTURE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8633495 ↗MalfunctionMay 22, 2019Break; Material Separation; Break; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SURGEON REPORTED THAT THE SUTURE IS FRAGILE, EASILY BREAK OR DETACH FROM THE NEEDLE, SOMETIMES EVEN WHEN NOT STARTING TO SUTURE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8633494 ↗MalfunctionMay 22, 2019Break; Material Separation; Break; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SURGEON REPORTED THAT THE SUTURE IS FRAGILE, EASILY BREAK OR DETACH FROM THE NEEDLE, SOMETIMES EVEN WHEN NOT STARTING TO SUTURE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8633493 ↗MalfunctionMay 22, 2019Break; Material Separation; Break; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SURGEON REPORTED THAT THE SUTURE IS FRAGILE, EASILY BREAK OR DETACH FROM THE NEEDLE, SOMETIMES EVEN WHEN NOT STARTING TO SUTURE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8633492 ↗
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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 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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