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PRONOVA 3706HRecalls & reported problems

Ethicon, LLC · Blue Monofilament Poly(Hexafluoropropylene-VDF), Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031004627), received between Jun 17, 2019 and Nov 21, 2019 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Separation” (2 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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Separation2
  • Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient3

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionNov 21, 2019Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE IN 2019 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE DESWAGED ON ROUTINE USE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9359221 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 21, 2019Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE IN 2019 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE DESWAGED ON ROUTINE USE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9359207 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 17, 2019Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT HAD UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2019. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE NEEDLE HAD BEEN CAME OFF FROM THE TRAY WHEN TAKING OUT THE PACKAGE FROM THE BOX. THE DEVICE WAS NOT USED ON THE PATIENT. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8704362 ↗

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