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Monosof N-2540Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Monofilament Nylon · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

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 10884521076013), received between Feb 17, 2026 and Feb 17, 2026 — classified as 6 malfunctions.

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

2 other recalls 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

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break6
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
  • Insufficient Information1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionFeb 17, 2026Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE PROCEDURE, WHEN ON THE NERVE ANASTOMOSIS SUTURING, THE THREAD'S COLOR WAS FADING, AND THE SUTURE BROKE FOR A TOTAL OF (B)(4) UNITS. EVEN THOUGH A NEW PRODUCT WAS USED, THE SAME EVENT OCCURRED WITH THE SAME LOT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24369257 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 17, 2026Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE PROCEDURE, WHEN ON THE NERVE ANASTOMOSIS SUTURING, THE THREAD'S COLOR WAS FADING, AND THE SUTURE BROKE FOR A TOTAL OF 16 UNITS. EVEN THOUGH A NEW PRODUCT WAS USED, THE SAME EVENT OCCURRED WITH THE SAME LOT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24369231 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 17, 2026Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE PROCEDURE, WHEN ON THE NERVE ANASTOMOSIS SUTURING, THE THREAD'S COLOR WAS FADING, AND THE SUTURE BROKE FOR A TOTAL OF (B)(4) UNITS. EVEN THOUGH A NEW PRODUCT WAS USED, THE SAME EVENT OCCURRED WITH THE SAME LOT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24369084 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 17, 2026Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE PROCEDURE, WHEN ON THE NERVE ANASTOMOSIS SUTURING, THE THREAD'S COLOR WAS FADING, AND THE SUTURE BROKE FOR A TOTAL OF 16 UNITS. EVEN THOUGH A NEW PRODUCT WAS USED, THE SAME EVENT OCCURRED WITH THE SAME LOT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24368914 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 17, 2026Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE PROCEDURE, WHEN ON THE NERVE ANASTOMOSIS SUTURING, THE THREAD'S COLOR WAS FADING, AND THE SUTURE BROKE FOR A TOTAL OF 16 UNITS. EVEN THOUGH A NEW PRODUCT WAS USED, THE SAME EVENT OCCURRED WITH THE SAME LOT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24368710 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 17, 2026Break; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE THREAD'S COLOR WAS FADING, AND THE SUTURE BROKE.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 24365431 ↗

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-1174-2023 · Dec 2, 2022 · Open, Classified
    Monosof Monofilament Nylon sutures: Product Description CN-724 MONOSOF* 1 BLK 100CM GS25 X36 CN-791 MONOSOF* 2-0 BLK 100CM GCC90X36 CN-791-12 MONOSOF* 2-0 BLK 10
  • Z-1173-2023 · Dec 2, 2022 · Open, Classified
    Monofilament 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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