Monosof N-2718KRecalls & 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
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521076204), received between Feb 11, 2020 and Sep 15, 2026 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (5 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
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break5
- Detachment of Device or Device Component2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
- Insufficient Information2
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component
It was reported that during a surgical procedure, the sutures were easily ruptured during use, and there were instances where the needle lost attachment from the suture.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 50766519 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component
It was reported that during a procedure, the sutures were easily ruptured during use. Multiple defective devices were used in the pr ocedure. There were instances where the needle lost attachment from the suture. As a result of the device issue, the surgical procedure was extended by approximately 15 minutes. There was no patient injury.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50766501 ↗MalfunctionOct 25, 2021Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING CORNEAL TRANSPLANTATION, WHILE STITCHING THE NEW CORNEA IN PLACE USING THE DOUBLE THROW SUTURING T ECHNIQUE, THE THREAD BROKE. ANOTHER SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THE SURGICAL TIME WAS EXTENDED FOR MORE THAN 30 MINUTES. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12690435 ↗MalfunctionJan 19, 2021Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A CORNEAL TRANSPLANT SURGERY, WHEN SUTURING THE CORNEAL PERFORATION, THE THREAD BROKE. THE SURGICAL TIME WAS EXTENDED BY 30 MINUTES OR MORE DUE TO THE PRODUCT PROBLEM. THE INCISION WAS EXTENDED BY LESS THAN 2.54 CM. THESE HAPPENED TO 3 DEVICES. NEW SUTURES WERE OPENED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11193975 ↗MalfunctionFeb 11, 2020Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING AN EYE SURGERY, THE THREAD BROKE OFF. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9693667 ↗
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
- Z-1174-2023 · Dec 2, 2022 · Open, ClassifiedMonosof 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
Other SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYAMIDE devices
- ETHILON 697GEthicon, LLC · SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYAMIDE223 reports
- 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
- 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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