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PROLENE EP8754HRecalls & reported problems

Ethicon, LLC · Blue Monofilament (Polypropylene), Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

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 10705031207462), received between Aug 23, 2019 and Aug 3, 2021 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • Not Applicable1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionAug 3, 2021Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2021 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, SUTURE BREAKAGE OCCURRED. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12266024 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 23, 2019Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A CABG PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2019 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING INTERRUPTED SUTURING TO THE CORONARY ANASTOMOSIS THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN. THE OPERATION TIME WAS EXTENDED 30 MINUTES. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.

    Patient problems: Not Applicable

    MAUDE report 8928268 ↗

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-2461-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE BLUE 48" 4-0 D/A SH-1, D9746
  • Z-2451-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 4-36" (90CM) 3-0 BLUE, D6416
  • Z-2457-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 24"(60CM) 6-0 BLUE, D8688
  • Z-2459-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 36"(90CM) 4-0 BLUE, D9067
  • Z-2456-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 30"(75CM) 6-0 BLUE, D8647
  • Z-2465-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PRONOVA SUTURE BLUE MONO POLY - SH-1 Taperpoint 1/2C, D10027
  • Z-2453-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 36"(90CM) 4-0 BLUE, D7768
  • Z-2466-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PRONOVA SUTURE BLUE 122CM M1.5, D10189
  • Z-2455-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 30"(75CM) 8-0 BLUE, D8292
  • Z-2449-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE BLUE 4X90CM M1.5 USP 4/0 DA RB-1 +P, D5981
  • Z-2450-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 4-36"(90CM) 4-0 BLUE, D5988
  • Z-2462-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 36"(90CM) 3-0 BLU, D9844
  • Z-2454-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE BLUE 4X18"5/0 DA RB-2 +PLG, D7879

…and 6 more.

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