PROLENE 8976HRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031022232), received between Aug 31, 2022 and Oct 2, 2023 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (3 reports).

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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 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.

• MalfunctionOct 2, 2023Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN AORTIC ANEURYSM PROCEDURE ON 9/5/2023 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE TORE INTRAOPERATIVELY AFTER THE CENTRAL ANASTOMOSIS WAS SUTURED. ABDOMEN WAS STILL OPEN, THEREFORE IMMEDIATE ACTION COULD BE TAKEN. VESSELS WERE NOT POPULATED WITH PLAQUE. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17850606 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 31, 2022Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM REPAIR PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2022 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE BROKE DURING THE PROCEDURE. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED AND THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15329390 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 31, 2022Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM REPAIR PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2022 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURE BROKE DURING THE PROCEDURE. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED AND THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15329368 ↗

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-2455-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE 30"(75CM) 8-0 BLUE, D8292
• Z-2464-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE BLUE 18" 7-0 D/A BV-1, DC631
• Z-2462-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE 36"(90CM) 3-0 BLU, D9844
• Z-2452-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE 30"(75CM) 4-0 BLUE, D7748
• Z-2448-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE MONO BLUE - BV1755 Taper Point 3/8C, D10031
• 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-2461-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE BLUE 48" 4-0 D/A SH-1, D9746
• Z-2459-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE 36"(90CM) 4-0 BLUE, D9067
• Z-2457-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE 24"(60CM) 6-0 BLUE, D8688
• Z-2463-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE MONO BLUE BV1755 Taperpoint 3/8C, D9995
• Z-2454-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE BLUE 4X18"5/0 DA RB-2 +PLG, D7879
• Z-2458-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE 24"(60CM) 7-0 BLUE, D8881

…and 6 more.