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PROLENE 8713HRecalls & reported problems

Ethicon, LLC · Blue Monofilament (Polypropylene), Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture · Class 2 · Implant

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10705031019591), received between Aug 16, 2022 and Aug 16, 2022 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Delivered as Unsterile Product” (1 report).

21 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K133356); 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

  • Delivered as Unsterile Product1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 16, 2022Delivered as Unsterile Product; Delivered as Unsterile Product

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2022 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, WHEN OPENING THE PACKAGE, IT WAS FOUND THAT SOME OF THE SUTURES HAD TEARS. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15232464 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K133356. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-1515-2025 · Mar 7, 2025 · Open, Classified
    PROLENE BLU 18IN(45CM) USP6-0(M0.7) S/A P-1 PRM
  • Z-1096-2025 · Dec 20, 2024 · Open, Classified
    PROLENE Polypropylene Suture, REF: EH7585H, 8706H, 8833H, 8963H, 8935H PROLENE Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ca
  • Z-2462-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 36"(90CM) 3-0 BLU, D9844
  • Z-2466-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PRONOVA SUTURE BLUE 122CM M1.5, D10189
  • Z-2450-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 4-36"(90CM) 4-0 BLUE, D5988
  • Z-2457-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 24"(60CM) 6-0 BLUE, D8688
  • Z-2461-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE BLUE 48" 4-0 D/A SH-1, D9746
  • Z-2460-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 4"(10CM) 8-0 BLUE, D9662
  • Z-2459-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 36"(90CM) 4-0 BLUE, D9067
  • Z-2456-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 30"(75CM) 6-0 BLUE, D8647
  • Z-2455-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 30"(75CM) 8-0 BLUE, D8292
  • Z-2454-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE BLUE 4X18"5/0 DA RB-2 +PLG, D7879
  • Z-2463-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE MONO BLUE BV1755 Taperpoint 3/8C, D9995
  • Z-2453-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 36"(90CM) 4-0 BLUE, D7768
  • Z-2451-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 4-36" (90CM) 3-0 BLUE, D6416

…and 6 more.

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.