PERMA-HAND 423HRecalls & reported problems
Ethicon, LLC · Black Braided Silk, Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031005297), received between Oct 2, 2018 and Oct 2, 2018 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (5 reports).
8 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K946173); 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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break5
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient5
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionOct 2, 2018Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A HERNIA PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2018 AND A SUTURE WAS USED. DURING SURGERY THE SUTURE BROKE WHILE KNOTTING. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7925530 ↗MalfunctionOct 2, 2018Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A HERNIA PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2018 AND A SUTURE WAS USED. DURING SURGERY THE SUTURE BROKE WHILE KNOTTING. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7925529 ↗MalfunctionOct 2, 2018Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A HERNIA PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2018 AND A SUTURE WAS USED. DURING SURGERY THE SUTURE BROKE WHILE KNOTTING. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7925524 ↗MalfunctionOct 2, 2018Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A HERNIA PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2018 AND A SUTURE WAS USED. DURING SURGERY THE SUTURE BROKE WHILE KNOTTING. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7925523 ↗MalfunctionOct 2, 2018Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A HERNIA PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2018 AND A SUTURE WAS USED. DURING SURGERY THE SUTURE BROKE WHILE KNOTTING. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7925520 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K946173. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-1516-2025 · Mar 7, 2025 · Open, ClassifiedETHIBOND EXCEL GRN 36IN(90CM) USP2-0(M3) D/A MH
- Z-1097-2025 · Dec 20, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedPERMA-HAND Silk Suture, REF: K872H, W723H, 623H, K833H; Perma-hand Silk Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovas
- Z-2486-2020 · Jun 10, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedPERMA-HAND/MERSILK SILK BLU and VIRGIN SILK BLU, Product Codes EH7457G EH7983G FV768 FV769 FV7771 U7058 U7059 W1782 W1784 W1819 W1820 W818 W819 W870
- Z-1841-2019 · Apr 19, 2019 · TerminatedETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Suture-ETHIBOND Green 75cm USP1 Single Armed CT-1 Product Code: X425H Product Usage: ETHIBOND EXCEL Suture is intended for use in general soft tissue app
- Z-1842-2019 · Apr 19, 2019 · TerminatedETHIBOND EXCEL ETHIBOND Polvester Suture-Green 75cm USP1 Single Armed CTX Product Code: X865W Product Usage: ETHIBOND EXCEL Suture is intended for use in general soft tissue appr
- Z-0747-2019 · Dec 18, 2018 · TerminatedPERMA-HAND Silk Suture Size 5, Black 30" (75cm) Double Armed LR Needles, Product Code 485T Product Usage: PERMA-HAND* suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approxima
- Z-1839-2015 · May 8, 2015 · TerminatedEthicon Fast Absorbing Plain Gut - MultiPass Needles, Sterile, Absorbable Surgical Suture, 5-0 (1.5 metric), 18" (45 cm), Conventional Cutting, Lot #JD6163, Exp: July 2019. Fast ab
- Z-0492-2015 · Oct 17, 2014 · TerminatedEthicon PERMA-HAND Silk siliconized black braided 10 strands per packet Ethicon LLC- Made in USA.
Other SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SILK devices
- Sofsilk S-2782KCovidien LP · SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SILK3 recalls0 reports
- PERMA-HAND SA86GEthicon, LLC · SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SILK120 reports
- Sofsilk S-1768KCovidien LP · SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SILK2 recalls5 reports
- Sofsilk S-316Covidien LP · SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SILK2 recalls2 reports
- Sofsilk S-304Covidien LP · SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SILK2 recalls2 reports
- Sofsilk S-187Covidien LP · SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SILK2 recalls1 report
- Sofsilk S-605Covidien LP · SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SILK2 recalls1 report
- Sofsilk S-305Covidien LP · SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SILK2 recalls0 reports
Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.