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PRONOVA M3709Recalls & reported problems

Ethicon, LLC · Blue Monofilament Poly(Hexafluoropropylene-VDF), Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031045149), received between Jul 10, 2020 and Aug 2, 2021 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

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

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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Separation3
  • Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient3
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 2, 2021Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping; Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2021 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE HAD BEEN A FOREIGN SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE FILM OF THE PACKAGE LIKE A HUMAN HAIR. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12260110 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 10, 2020Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2020; AND A SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE DETACHED FROM THE NEEDLE DURING USE. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10256928 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 10, 2020Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2020; AND A SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE DETACHED FROM THE NEEDLE DURING USE. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10256927 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 10, 2020Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2020; AND A SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE DETACHED FROM THE NEEDLE DURING USE. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10256926 ↗

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