Monosof GNJ-283Recalls & 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
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 1
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521075375), received between Sep 11, 2018 and May 11, 2022 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (3 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.
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 Component3
- Break1
- Difficult to Remove1
- Product Quality Problem1
- Use of Device Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
- No Patient Involvement1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 11, 2022Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE LAPAROSCOPIC LOW ANTERIOR RESECTION, WHEN DEVICE WAS STABBED INTO THE BODY FROM OUTSIDE THE BODY, THE THREAD CAME OUT OF THE NEEDLE WHEN THE STRAIGHT NEEDLE WAS TRIED TO BE INSERTED INTO THE ABDOMINAL CAVITY IN ORDER TO LIFT THE PERITONEUM. THE DEVICE WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14366033 ↗MalfunctionAug 31, 2020Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC PROCTECTOMY, THE TWO SUTURES WERE NOT ABLE TO SLIDE SMOOTHLY, THE SUTURES FELT CAUGHT WHEN PENETRATING TISSUE. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE AND COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10474395 ↗MalfunctionDec 30, 2019Break; Product Quality Problem; Difficult to Remove; Break; Product Quality Problem; Difficult to Remove
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, INTRAOPERATIVELY, THE THREAD WAS TRANSPARENT. ALSO, THE THREAD BROKE EASILY WHILE IN USE. WHILE INSERTING WITH THE NEEDLE, RESISTANCE WAS STRONG. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER DEVICE. THE SURGICAL TIME WAS EXTENDED BY LESS THAN 30 MINUTES. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9530433 ↗MalfunctionNov 15, 2019Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, PRIOR TO PARTIAL GASTRECTOMY, THE THREAD ON ONE SIDE OF THE DOUBLE-ARMED NEEDLE WAS FOUND TO BE DISENGAGED FROM THE NEEDLE. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 9330125 ↗MalfunctionSep 11, 2018Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, INTRA-OPERATIVELY, THE DEVICE NEEDLE WAS PASSED THROUGH A FORCEPS AND WHEN THE NEEDLE WAS PULLED OUT, THE THREAD SLIPPED OFF FROM THE NEEDLE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7865965 ↗
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
Other SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYAMIDE devices
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- ETHILON 698GEthicon, LLC · SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYAMIDE119 reports
- ETHILON 1696GEthicon, LLC · SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYAMIDE118 reports
- Monosof SN-3695Covidien LP · SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYAMIDE2 recalls3 reports
- McKesson S661GXMckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. · Suture, Nonabsorbable, Synthetic, Polyamide2 recalls2 reports
- Surgilon 88861919-41Covidien LP · SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYAMIDE2 recalls2 reports
- 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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