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PROLENE EP8806HRecalls & reported problems

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

Adverse event reports
6
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031208254), received between Jul 17, 2020 and Jun 16, 2022 — classified as 6 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (6 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

Device problems

  • Break6

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient5
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJun 16, 2022Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A LOWER LIMB BYPASS PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2022 AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE WAS BROKEN DURING CONTINUOUS SUTURING.. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14720088 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 17, 2020Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE BROKE VERY EASILY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10287427 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 17, 2020Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE BROKE VERY EASILY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10287424 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 17, 2020Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE BROKE VERY EASILY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10287423 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 17, 2020Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE BROKE VERY EASILY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10287422 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 17, 2020Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND SUTURE WAS USED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE BROKE VERY EASILY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10287421 ↗

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-2453-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 36"(90CM) 4-0 BLUE, D7768
  • Z-2458-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 24"(60CM) 7-0 BLUE, D8881
  • Z-2448-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE MONO BLUE - BV1755 Taper Point 3/8C, D10031
  • Z-2464-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE BLUE 18" 7-0 D/A BV-1, DC631
  • Z-2451-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 4-36" (90CM) 3-0 BLUE, D6416
  • Z-2466-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PRONOVA SUTURE BLUE 122CM M1.5, D10189
  • Z-2465-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PRONOVA SUTURE BLUE MONO POLY - SH-1 Taperpoint 1/2C, D10027
  • Z-2454-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE BLUE 4X18"5/0 DA RB-2 +PLG, D7879
  • Z-2459-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 36"(90CM) 4-0 BLUE, D9067
  • Z-2452-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 30"(75CM) 4-0 BLUE, D7748
  • Z-2449-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE BLUE 4X90CM M1.5 USP 4/0 DA RB-1 +P, D5981
  • Z-2461-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE BLUE 48" 4-0 D/A SH-1, D9746
  • Z-2456-2018 · May 7, 2018 · Terminated
    PROLENE SUTURE 30"(75CM) 6-0 BLUE, D8647

…and 6 more.

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