Monosof CN-830-LRecalls & reported problems
Covidien LP · Monofilament Nylon · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Monosof (89)
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
- 9
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 1
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 9 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521075238), received between Aug 4, 2019 and Feb 2, 2026 — classified as 9 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (7 reports).
1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.
1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K900531); 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.
Reports received per month
Recalls naming this device
- Dec 2, 2022Class IIOpen, Classified
Sterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in cases where there is direct patient contact
Z-1174-2023 · Root cause: Packaging process control · Recall details · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Detachment of Device or Device Component7
- Break2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
- Insufficient Information3
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient3
- No Information3
Recent adverse event reports
The 9 most recent of 9 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 2, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN OPEN GASTRECTOMY PROCEDURE, WHILE SUTURING, THE SUTURE BROKE IN THE MIDDLE, RESULTING IN AN EXTENDED SURGICAL TIME OF 10 MINUTES. ANOTHER BATCH OF SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24240469 ↗MalfunctionDec 4, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN OPEN GASTRECTOMY PROCEDURE, WHILE SUTURING, THE SUTURE BROKE IN THE MIDDLE, RESULTING IN AN EXTENDED SURGICAL TIME OF 10 MINUTES. ANOTHER BATCH OF SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23716248 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2021Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING LAPAROTOMY PROCEDURE, THE 30 SUTURE THREADS WERE EASILY DETACHED FROM THE NEEDLE AND IT SEEMED THAT THE NEEDLE WAS NOT SUITABLE CONNECTED AROUND THE THREAD. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12551137 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2021Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING LAPAROTOMY PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE THREAD IS EASILY DETACHED FROM THE NEEDLE AND IT SEEMS THAT THE NEEDLE IS NOT SUITABLE CONNECTED AROUND THE SUTURE THREAD. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12551132 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2021Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING LAPAROTOMY PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE THREAD IS EASILY DETACHED FROM THE NEEDLE AND IT SEEMS THAT THE NEEDLE IS NOT SUITABLE CONNECTED AROUND THE SUTURE THREAD. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12551121 ↗MalfunctionOct 10, 2019Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A BOWEL SURGERY, HALFWAY THROUGH THE PROCEDURE, THE THREAD BROKE OFF FROM THE NEEDLE. THE SURGEON MANAGED TO FINISHED OFF TYING THE SUTURE WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER WITHOUT THE NEEDLE ATTACHED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9176240 ↗MalfunctionSep 27, 2019Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A PROCEDURE, THE THREAD BROKE FROM THE NEEDLE.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 9130716 ↗MalfunctionSep 26, 2019Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A BOWEL SURGERY, HALFWAY THROUGH THE PROCEDURE, THE THREAD BROKE OFF FROM THE NEEDLE. THE SURGEON MANAGED TO FINISHED OFF TYING THE SUTURE WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER WITHOUT THE NEEDLE ATTACHED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Information
MAUDE report 9126949 ↗MalfunctionAug 4, 2019Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, HALFWAY THROUGH THE SURGERY, THE THREAD BROKE FROM THE NEEDLE.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Information
MAUDE report 8858492 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K900531. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-1173-2023 · Dec 2, 2022 · Open, ClassifiedMonofilament Nylon Suture (McKesson Branded) and Coated Braided Silk Suture (McKesson Branded) (1) S661GX 5-0 NYLON 18 DS18 (2)S683GX 4-0 SILK 18 DS18 (3) S683GX
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- McKesson S931BXMckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. · Suture, Nonabsorbable, Synthetic, Polyamide2 recalls2 reports
- McKesson S697GXMckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. · Suture, Nonabsorbable, Synthetic, Polyamide2 recalls1 report
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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