PROLENE 8681HRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031091368), received between Sep 25, 2020 and Mar 11, 2026 — classified as 7 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (5 reports).

21 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K133356); 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 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMar 11, 2026Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. THREAD TRAVELS AT THE SAME POINT. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24575550 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 11, 2026Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. THREAD TRAVELS AT THE SAME POINT. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24569898 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 11, 2026Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. THREAD TRAVELS AT THE SAME POINT. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24569890 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 1, 2022Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A FACE-LIFT SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2022 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE THREAD BROKE. CHANGED ANOTHER ONE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13416032 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 1, 2022Material Separation; Material Separation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A FACELIFT SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2022 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE AND NEEDLE SEPARATED. CHANGED ANOTHER ONE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13415703 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 1, 2022Material Separation; Material Separation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A FACELIFT SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2022 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE AND NEEDLE SEPARATED. CHANGED ANOTHER ONE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13415696 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 25, 2020Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, AND A SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE BROKE WHILE SUTURING. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10586480 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K133356. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-1515-2025 · Mar 7, 2025 · Open, Classified
  PROLENE BLU 18IN(45CM) USP6-0(M0.7) S/A P-1 PRM
• Z-1096-2025 · Dec 20, 2024 · Open, Classified
  PROLENE Polypropylene Suture, REF: EH7585H, 8706H, 8833H, 8963H, 8935H PROLENE Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ca
• Z-2466-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PRONOVA SUTURE BLUE 122CM M1.5, D10189
• Z-2463-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE MONO BLUE BV1755 Taperpoint 3/8C, D9995
• Z-2453-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE 36"(90CM) 4-0 BLUE, D7768
• Z-2464-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE BLUE 18" 7-0 D/A BV-1, DC631
• Z-2462-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE 36"(90CM) 3-0 BLU, D9844
• Z-2448-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE MONO BLUE - BV1755 Taper Point 3/8C, D10031
• Z-2451-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE 4-36" (90CM) 3-0 BLUE, D6416
• Z-2452-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE 30"(75CM) 4-0 BLUE, D7748
• Z-2458-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE 24"(60CM) 7-0 BLUE, D8881
• Z-2450-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE 4-36"(90CM) 4-0 BLUE, D5988
• Z-2461-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE BLUE 48" 4-0 D/A SH-1, D9746
• Z-2465-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PRONOVA SUTURE BLUE MONO POLY - SH-1 Taperpoint 1/2C, D10027
• Z-2459-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
  PROLENE SUTURE 36"(90CM) 4-0 BLUE, D9067

…and 6 more.