MONOCRYL MCP935HRecalls & reported problems
Ethicon, LLC · Antibacterial Undyed Monofilament (Poliglecaprone 25), Absorbable Surgical Suture · Class 2 · Implant
All models of MONOCRYL (127)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 7
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031046740), received between Oct 31, 2022 and Mar 10, 2026 — classified as 7 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Separation” (5 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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Separation5
- Break2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions7
Recent adverse event reports
The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 10, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE IN 2026 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS REPORTED TO THE DL BY THE SALES REP THAT DURING CLOSURE, TWO NEEDLES BROKE DURING USE. THERE IS NO ADVERSE IMPACT PATIENT/USER REPORTED. DEVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR RETURN.. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24559995 ↗MalfunctionMar 10, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE IN (B)(6) 2026 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS REPORTED TO THE DL BY THE SALES REP THAT DURING CLOSURE, TWO NEEDLES BROKE DURING USE. THERE IS NO ADVERSE IMPACT PATIENT/USER REPORTED. DEVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR RETURN.. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24559993 ↗MalfunctionNov 24, 2025Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025 AND SUTURE WAS USED. IT WAS REPORTED TO THE SALES REP THAT THE SUTURE KEEP BREAKING SPECIFICALLY THE NEEDLE WAS POOPING OFF IN THE SUTURE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT ADVERSE EVENT. PRODUCT RETURN IS UNKNOWN. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23633438 ↗MalfunctionNov 24, 2025Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. IT WAS REPORTED TO THE SALES REP THAT THE SUTURE KEEP BREAKING SPECIFICALLY THE NEEDLE WAS POOPING OFF IN THE SUTURE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT ADVERSE EVENT. PRODUCT RETURN IS UNKNOWN. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23633432 ↗MalfunctionNov 24, 2025Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. IT WAS REPORTED TO THE SALES REP THAT THE SUTURE KEEP BREAKING SPECIFICALLY THE NEEDLE WAS POOPING OFF IN THE SUTURE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT ADVERSE EVENT. PRODUCT RETURN IS UNKNOWN. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23633401 ↗MalfunctionOct 31, 2022Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2022 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE STAFF SAID THE SUTURES WERE BREAKING OFF NEEDLE AND IF THEY MANAGE TO USE THE SUTURE WOULD NOT HOLD. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15705070 ↗MalfunctionOct 31, 2022Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2022 AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE STAFF SAID THE SUTURES WERE BREAKING OFF NEEDLE AND IF THEY MANAGE TO USE THE SUTURE WOULD NOT HOLD. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15704467 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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