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PROLENE D6885Recalls & reported problems

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

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031026919), received between Nov 19, 2019 and Nov 19, 2019 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Frayed” (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

Device problems

  • Material Frayed3

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient3

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionNov 19, 2019Material Frayed; Material Frayed

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A BILATERAL TARSAL STRIP PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2019 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURES WERE FRAYING WHEN STRAIGHTENING OUT. A SIMILAR DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9343988 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 19, 2019Material Frayed; Material Frayed

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A BILATERAL TARSAL STRIP PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2019 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURES WERE FRAYING WHEN STRAIGHTENING OUT. A SIMILAR DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9343907 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 19, 2019Material Frayed; Material Frayed

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A BILATERAL TARSAL STRIP PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2019 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE SUTURES WERE FRAYING WHEN STRAIGHTENING OUT. A SIMILAR DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9343866 ↗

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-2450-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 4-36"(90CM) 4-0 BLUE, D5988
  • Z-2465-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PRONOVA SUTURE BLUE MONO POLY - SH-1 Taperpoint 1/2C, D10027
  • Z-2464-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE BLUE 18" 7-0 D/A BV-1, DC631
  • Z-2459-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 36"(90CM) 4-0 BLUE, D9067
  • Z-2448-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE MONO BLUE - BV1755 Taper Point 3/8C, D10031
  • Z-2457-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 24"(60CM) 6-0 BLUE, D8688
  • Z-2454-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE BLUE 4X18"5/0 DA RB-2 +PLG, D7879
  • Z-2460-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 4"(10CM) 8-0 BLUE, D9662
  • Z-2466-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PRONOVA SUTURE BLUE 122CM M1.5, D10189
  • Z-2461-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE BLUE 48" 4-0 D/A SH-1, D9746
  • Z-2451-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 4-36" (90CM) 3-0 BLUE, D6416
  • Z-2458-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 24"(60CM) 7-0 BLUE, D8881
  • Z-2452-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 30"(75CM) 4-0 BLUE, D7748

…and 6 more.

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