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Monosof SN-5698Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Monofilament Nylon · Class 2 · Implant

All models of Monosof (89)

Data updated Oct 16, 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 10884521079144), received between May 4, 2022 and May 4, 2022 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionMay 4, 2022Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE OPEN BILATERAL OTOPLASTY PROCEDURE, THE SUTURE FELL OFF OF THE NEEDLE. TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE, THE STAFF USED ANOTHER SUTURE TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14281933 ↗

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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