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Monosof N-2543Recalls & 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
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521076051), received between Feb 21, 2019 and Sep 29, 2026 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (3 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

  • Break3

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
  • Insufficient Information1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Break

    It was reported that during mammary anastomosis, while suturing, the suture broke in the middle.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 50935155 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 18, 2019Break; Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE FREE FLAP CLOSURE IN A PLASTIC SURGERY, THEY WERE USING FOUR SUTURES TO CREATE ANASTOMOSES BETWEEN THE VESSELS BUT SUTURE KEPT BREAKING AND THEY COULD NOT CREATE ANASTOMOSES. THEY USED A ANOTHER DEVICE TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8430116 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 21, 2019Break; Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE FREE FLAP CLOSURE IN A PLASTIC SURGERY, THEY WERE USING SUTURES TO CREATE ANASTOMOSES BETWEEN THE VESSELS BUT SUTURE KEPT BREAKING AND THEY COULD NOT CREATE ANASTOMOSES. THEY USED A DIFFERENT PRODUCT TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8358169 ↗

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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