Monosof SN-641Recalls & 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
- 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 10884521079366), received between Jul 5, 2019 and Dec 30, 2025 — classified as 5 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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break3
- Detachment of Device or Device Component2
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
- Insufficient Information1
- 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.
MalfunctionDec 30, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT INTRAOPERATIVELY, THE FOUR NEEDLES BROKE. AN ADDITIONAL NEW SUTURE WAS USED WITHOUT ISSUE FOR EACH DEVICE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23930618 ↗MalfunctionOct 27, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE SUTURING WITH THE DEVICE ON A PLASTIC SURGERY, THE SUTURE BROKE. AN ADDITIONAL NEW SUTURE WAS USED WITHOUT ISSUE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23392910 ↗MalfunctionOct 27, 2025Break; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Break; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE SUTURING WITH THE DEVICE ON A PLASTIC SURGERY, THE SUTURE BROKE. AN ADDITIONAL NEW SUTURE WAS USED WITHOUT ISSUE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23392866 ↗MalfunctionMar 28, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A VASCULAR PROCEDURE INVOLVING THE SUTURE, THE NEEDLE SNAPPED OFF WHILE SUTURING AFTER THE PATIENT INCISION. THE NEEDLE DID NOT FALL INTO THE PATIENT CAVITY. AN ADDITIONAL NEW SUTURE WAS USED WITHOUT ISSUE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21726637 ↗MalfunctionJul 5, 2019Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE PROCEDURE, JUST BEFORE PUTTING THE FIRST STITCH THE THREAD BROKE OFF THE NEEDLE. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8765455 ↗
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, 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
- 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
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 S931BXMckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. · Suture, Nonabsorbable, Synthetic, Polyamide2 recalls2 reports
- McKesson S661GXMckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. · Suture, Nonabsorbable, Synthetic, Polyamide2 recalls2 reports
- Surgilon 88861919-41Covidien LP · 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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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