ETHICON M436GRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031045385), received between Nov 19, 2021 and Nov 19, 2021 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 reports).

8 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K170767, K946173); 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

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionNov 19, 2021Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A STERNOTOMY ON (B)(6) 2021 AND THE SUTURE WAS USED FOR STERNUM CLOSURE. DURING USE, THE NEEDLE TIP OF THE STEEL WIRE WAS FOUND TO BE EASILY BROKEN. THE BROKEN TIP WAS COLLECTED AND REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITHOUT ADDITIONAL INTERVENTION. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. X-RAY WAS TAKEN AFTER PATIENT WAS SENT BACK TO ICU. ADDITIONAL EVENT CLARIFICATION REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12844703 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 19, 2021Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A STERNOTOMY ON (B)(6) 2021 AND THE SUTURE WAS USED FOR STERNUM CLOSURE. DURING USE, THE NEEDLE TIP OF THE STEEL WIRE WAS FOUND TO BE EASILY BROKEN. THE BROKEN TIP WAS COLLECTED AND REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITHOUT ADDITIONAL INTERVENTION. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. X-RAY WAS TAKEN AFTER PATIENT WAS SENT BACK TO ICU. ADDITIONAL CLARIFICATION REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12844700 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K170767, K946173. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-1516-2025 · Mar 7, 2025 · Open, Classified
  ETHIBOND EXCEL GRN 36IN(90CM) USP2-0(M3) D/A MH
• Z-1097-2025 · Dec 20, 2024 · Open, Classified
  PERMA-HAND Silk Suture, REF: K872H, W723H, 623H, K833H; Perma-hand Silk Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovas
• Z-2486-2020 · Jun 10, 2020 · Open, Classified
  PERMA-HAND/MERSILK SILK BLU and VIRGIN SILK BLU, Product Codes EH7457G EH7983G FV768 FV769 FV7771 U7058 U7059 W1782 W1784 W1819 W1820 W818 W819 W870
• Z-1841-2019 · Apr 19, 2019 · Terminated
  ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Suture-ETHIBOND Green 75cm USP1 Single Armed CT-1 Product Code: X425H Product Usage: ETHIBOND EXCEL Suture is intended for use in general soft tissue app
• Z-1842-2019 · Apr 19, 2019 · Terminated
  ETHIBOND EXCEL ETHIBOND Polvester Suture-Green 75cm USP1 Single Armed CTX Product Code: X865W Product Usage: ETHIBOND EXCEL Suture is intended for use in general soft tissue appr
• Z-0747-2019 · Dec 18, 2018 · Terminated
  PERMA-HAND Silk Suture Size 5, Black 30" (75cm) Double Armed LR Needles, Product Code 485T Product Usage: PERMA-HAND* suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approxima
• Z-1839-2015 · May 8, 2015 · Terminated
  Ethicon Fast Absorbing Plain Gut - MultiPass Needles, Sterile, Absorbable Surgical Suture, 5-0 (1.5 metric), 18" (45 cm), Conventional Cutting, Lot #JD6163, Exp: July 2019. Fast ab
• Z-0492-2015 · Oct 17, 2014 · Terminated
  Ethicon PERMA-HAND Silk siliconized black braided 10 strands per packet Ethicon LLC- Made in USA.