PRONOVA D10114Recalls & reported problems
Ethicon, LLC · Blue Monofilament Poly(Hexafluoropropylene-VDF), Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture · Class 2 · Implant
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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 10
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 10 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031203396), received between Jun 18, 2019 and Dec 31, 2025 — classified as 10 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (7 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
- Break7
- Material Separation3
- Material Integrity Problem2
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient6
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
Recent adverse event reports
The 10 most recent of 10 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 31, 2025Break; Material Integrity Problem; Break; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE DEVICES BROKE EASILY. THEY ARE FRAGILE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23935422 ↗MalfunctionDec 30, 2025Break; Material Integrity Problem; Break; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. THE DEVICES BROKE EASILY. THEY ARE FRAGILE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23926212 ↗MalfunctionDec 30, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE FINAL TYING OF AN UNKNOWN CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, THE SUTURE IN THE MIDDLE WAS BROKEN DURING USE, NOT AT THE KNOT PART. SINCE THE SAME ISSUE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES, THE DOCTOR REQUESTED AN INVESTIGATION TO SEE IF THE SAME ISSUE OCCURRED IN OTHER PRODUCTS FROM THE SAME LOT. BOTH PN3556H AND D10114 ARE NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ADDITIONAL SUTURE WAS PERFORMED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. NO SAMPLE WILL BE RETURNED. LOT NUMBER ¿ 106130 FOR PN3556H, AND 10795H FOR D10114 - UNKNOWN IF THESE ARE THE CORRECT LOT NUMBER. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23924682 ↗MalfunctionDec 30, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE FINAL TYING OF AN UNKNOWN CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, THE SUTURE IN THE MIDDLE WAS BROKEN DURING USE, NOT AT THE KNOT PART. SINCE THE SAME ISSUE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES, THE DOCTOR REQUESTED AN INVESTIGATION TO SEE IF THE SAME ISSUE OCCURRED IN OTHER PRODUCTS FROM THE SAME LOT. BOTH PN3556H AND D10114 ARE NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ADDITIONAL SUTURE WAS PERFORMED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. NO SAMPLE WILL BE RETURNED. LOT NUMBER ¿ 106130 FOR PN3556H, AND 10795H FOR D10114 - UNKNOWN IF THESE ARE THE CORRECT LOT NUMBER. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23924666 ↗MalfunctionSep 12, 2019Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2019 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE NEEDLE WAS DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE DURING CONTINUOUS SUTURING. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT IN ANOTHER LOT NUMBER WAS USED WITH NO PROBLEM. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9007662 ↗MalfunctionSep 12, 2019Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2019 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE NEEDLE WAS DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE DURING CONTINUOUS SUTURING. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT IN ANOTHER LOT NUMBER WAS USED WITH NO PROBLEM. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9007660 ↗MalfunctionSep 12, 2019Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2019 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE NEEDLE WAS DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE DURING CONTINUOUS SUTURING. IT WAS NOT A CONTROL RELEASE NEEDLE. ANOTHER PRODUCT IN ANOTHER LOT NUMBER WAS USED WITH NO PROBLEM. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9007656 ↗MalfunctionJun 18, 2019Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2019 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE WAS FRAYED AND BROKE. THE SURGEON COMMENTED THAT HE FELT UNUSUAL FEELING IN USING OBVIOUSLY THOUGH IT WAS USED AS USUAL. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8707501 ↗MalfunctionJun 18, 2019Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2019 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE WAS FRAYED AND BROKE. THE SURGEON COMMENTED THAT HE FELT UNUSUAL FEELING IN USING OBVIOUSLY THOUGH IT WAS USED AS USUAL. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8707500 ↗MalfunctionJun 18, 2019Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2019 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE WAS FRAYED AND BROKE. THE SURGEON COMMENTED THAT HE FELT UNUSUAL FEELING IN USING OBVIOUSLY THOUGH IT WAS USED AS USUAL. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8707497 ↗
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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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