MONOCRYL Y917HRecalls & reported problems
Ethicon, LLC · 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
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10705031059825), received between Dec 11, 2017 and Dec 11, 2017 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment Of Device Component” (1 report).
2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K964072); 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
- Detachment Of Device Component1
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 11, 2017Detachment Of Device Component; Detachment Of Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT ON UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE NEEDLE CAME AWAY FROM SWAGE AFTER TAKING A BITE OF INTACT TISSUE. ANOTHER SUTURE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7104494 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K964072. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0487-2025 · Oct 8, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedMONOCRYL" (poliglecaprone 25) Suture REF Y936H MONOCRYL" Sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, but not for use in cardiovascular and
- Z-2148-2024 · May 10, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedMONOCRYL (poliglecaprone 25) Suture - Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation where an absorbable material is indicated PRODUCT CODE: Y315H Y345
Other SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC devices
- MONOCRYL Y426HEthicon, LLC · SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC141 reports
- MONOCRYL Y936HEthicon, LLC · SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC1 recall66 reports
- MONOCRYL Y923HEthicon, LLC · SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC111 reports
- MONOCRYL Y427HEthicon, LLC · SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC1 recall53 reports
- MONOCRYL Y496GEthicon, LLC · SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC86 reports
- MONOCRYL Y943GEthicon, LLC · SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC77 reports
- MONOCRYL Y416HEthicon, LLC · SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC1 recall13 reports
- MONOCRYL Y935HEthicon, LLC · SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC1 recall8 reports
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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