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ETHIBOND EXCEL X727HRecalls & reported problems

Ethicon, LLC · Green Braided Polyester, Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture · Class 2 · Implant

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031057876), received between Aug 14, 2023 and Aug 14, 2023 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

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

8 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (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

Device problems

  • Material Separation2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionAug 14, 2023Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NEEDLE IS POPPING OF SUTURE. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. TWENTY STERILE SUTURES TO BE RETURNED AND ONE UNSTERILE. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17547270 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 14, 2023Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NEEDLE IS POPPING OF SUTURE. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. TWENTY STERILE SUTURES TO BE RETURNED AND ONE UNSTERILE. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17547269 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under 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.

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.