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Monosof SN-5666GRecalls & 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
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10884521078772), received between Jul 12, 2018 and Jul 12, 2018 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJul 12, 2018Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING FINGER AMPUTATION, THE SUTURE BROKE WHILE WRAPPING AROUND NEEDLE DRIVER TO TIE. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AT THE END OF THE PROCEDURE. THE CASE WAS FINISHED ON LAST STITCH. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 7681620 ↗

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, 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
  • 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

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