Dermalon 88861799-31Recalls & reported problems
Covidien LP · Monofilament Nylon · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Dermalon (20)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 1
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10884521071063), received between Apr 27, 2022 and Apr 27, 2022 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).
1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.
8 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K981582); 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 18, 2026.
Recalls naming this device
- Jun 24, 2026Class IIOpen, Classified
Product may contain a perforation or tear in the sterile barrier packaging. This issue may result in biocontamination of the sterile sutures, which may lead to infection, loss of vision if in ophthalmic utilization, or prolonged surgery.
Z-2920-2026 · Root cause: Equipment maintenance · Recall details · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break1
- Material Twisted/Bent1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 27, 2022Break; Material Twisted/Bent; Break; Material Twisted/Bent
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING BREAST SURGERY, THE THREADS TORE AND THE NEEDLES BENT AFTER THREE STITCHES. ANOTHER SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14226467 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K981582. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0844-2024 · Dec 21, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedSurgilon Braided Nylon sutures: 88861919-31 SURGILON* 4-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT 88861919-41 SURGILON* 3-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT 88861919-51 SURGILON* 2-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT 88861919-71 SURGILON* 1 BLK
- Z-1178-2023 · Dec 2, 2022 · Open, ClassifiedSurgilon Braided Nylon suture Product Description: 88861883-51 SURGILON* 2-0 BLK 75CM C16 88861915-71 SURGILON* 1 BLK 75CM GS11 88861919-31 SURGILON* 4-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT 88861919-41
- Z-1172-2023 · Dec 2, 2022 · Open, ClassifiedDermalon Monofilament Nylon Suture: (1) 88861741-11 DERMALON* 6-0 BLU 45CM C1 (2) 88861747-11 DERMALON* 6-0 BLU 45CM C12 (3) 88861749-24 DERMALON* 5-0 BLU 45CM P13 (4) 88861756-11
- Z-2822-2011 · Jun 3, 2011 · TerminatedSyneture Surgilon 0 Blk 5X18 T-12/GS-21 D-TACH non-absorbable braided nylon sutures Material 8886196262 Surgilon is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or
- Z-2823-2011 · Jun 3, 2011 · TerminatedSyneture Surgilon 0 Black 5X18 T-3/GS-23 D-TACH non-absorbable braided nylon sutures Material 8886199362 Surgilon is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or l
- Z-2821-2011 · Jun 3, 2011 · TerminatedSyneture Surgilon 0 Blk 3X18 CE-10/C-16 non-absorbable braided nylon sutures Material 8886193662 Surgilon is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation
- Z-2824-2011 · Jun 3, 2011 · TerminatedSyneture Surgilon 4/0 BLK 5X18 CV-22 D*TACH JLDT non-absorbable braided nylon sutures Material 8886195332J Surgilon is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or
- Z-2820-2011 · Jun 3, 2011 · TerminatedSyneture Surgilon 5/0 Blk 5X18 T-37/CV-20 D-TACH non-absorbable braided nylon sutures Material 8886191022 Surgilon is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and
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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 · each recall links to the FDA recall notice
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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