ETHICON 790GRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031011670), received between Mar 6, 2025 and Apr 11, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Integrity Problem” (2 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 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionApr 11, 2026Device Markings/Labelling Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2026 AND SUTURE WAS USED. IT WAS REPORTED TO THE SALES REP THAT THE COLOR OF THE SUTURE BOX FADED FROM GREEN TO TAN AND IT WAS NOT USED JUST SITING ON THE SELF. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. PRODUCT AVAILABILITY FOR RETURN IS UNKNOWN. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24851760 ↗
• InjuryAug 29, 2025Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE PATIENT THAT THEY UNDERWENT AN EYE SURGERY FOR A DETACHED RETINA ON (B)(6) 2022 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE PATIENT STATED THEY FELT A POKE THROUGH THE WHITE OF THE EYE IN THREE DIFFERENT AREAS. THE PATIENT LATER CLARIFIED THEY DID NOT FEEL A ¿POKE¿ IN THE EYE AND THAT THE SUTURE ACTUALLY CAME THROUGH THE WHITE OF THE EYE. THE PATIENT HAD SURGERIES FOR SUTURE REMOVAL IN (B)(6) 2023 FOR ONE SUTURE AND AN ADDITIONAL 3 SUTURES IN (B)(6) 2024 CAME THROUGH IN THE FORM OF CYSTS. THE PATIENT STARTED OXERVATE ON (B)(6) FOR PAIN. THE PATIENT STATED THAT THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR THREE YEARS AND HAD 30 ADDITIONAL DOCTORS TRYING TO FIGURE IT OUT. THE PATIENT¿S OPINION WAS THAT THE SUTURE DID NOT DISSOLVE THE WAY IT WAS SUPPOSED TO. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: Cyst(s); Pain

  MAUDE report 22923490 ↗
• InjuryMar 6, 2025Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE PATIENT'S MOTHER THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN EYE PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE PROCEDURE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2.5 YEARS AGO. THE SURGEON TOLD THE PATIENT THAT THE SUTURE DID NOT DISSOLVE. THE PATIENT HAS HAD TO HAVE TWO ADDITIONAL SURGERIES. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 21539137 ↗

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-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-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-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.