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Monosof SN-641Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Monofilament Nylon · Class 2 · Implant

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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

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

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, 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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