PERMA-HAND 769GRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031010451), received between Aug 7, 2018 and Dec 13, 2024 — classified as 5 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (4 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

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionDec 13, 2024Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE IN 2024 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE NEEDLES BREAK OFF DURING USE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20926617 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 13, 2024Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE IN 2024 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE NEEDLES BREAK OFF DURING USE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20926615 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 6, 2023Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE IN 2023 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SALES REP REPORTED THAT THE NEEDLE BROKE OFF THE SUTURE WHEN THE SURGEON USED IT. NEW ONE USED TO COMPLETE. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18080813 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 15, 2023Material Frayed; Material Frayed

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN EYE SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2023 AND SUTURE WAS USED TO DO CORNEAL TRACTION. DURING THE ABLATION OF THE TRACTION, PERSISTENCE OF THREAD'S FIBERS IN CORNEAL THICKNESS. MULTIPLE ABLATION ATTEMPTS BUT FAILED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17137836 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 7, 2018Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A SURGICAL PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2018 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE NEEDLE BROKE DURING DURING WOUND CLOSURE. THE TYPE OF SURGICAL PROCEDURE WAS CHANGED, USING ANOTHER DEVICE. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7756744 ↗

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, Classified
  ETHIBOND EXCEL GRN 36IN(90CM) USP2-0(M3) D/A MH
• Z-1097-2025 · Dec 20, 2024 · Open, Classified
  PERMA-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, Classified
  PERMA-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 · Terminated
  ETHIBOND 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 · Terminated
  ETHIBOND 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 · Terminated
  PERMA-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 · Terminated
  Ethicon 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 · Terminated
  Ethicon PERMA-HAND Silk siliconized black braided 10 strands per packet Ethicon LLC- Made in USA.