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MONOCRYL D9568Recalls & reported problems

Ethicon, LLC · Violet Monofilament (Poliglecaprone 25), Absorbable 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 10705031033597), received between Aug 16, 2018 and Aug 16, 2018 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

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

2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K960653); 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 Separation3

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.

  • MalfunctionAug 16, 2018Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE NEEDLE IS POPPING OFF OF THE SUTURE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7789619 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 16, 2018Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE NEEDLE IS POPPING OFF OF THE SUTURE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7789617 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 16, 2018Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE NEEDLE IS POPPING OFF OF THE SUTURE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7789616 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K960653. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-2148-2024 · May 10, 2024 · Open, Classified
    MONOCRYL (poliglecaprone 25) Suture - Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation where an absorbable material is indicated PRODUCT CODE: Y315H Y345
  • Z-1311-2009 · Feb 2, 2009 · Terminated
    MONOCRYL (poliglecaprone 25 ) Suture, Ethicon Inc., A Johnson & Johnson Company, Somerville, NJ Sutures are intended for general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation.

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