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Monosof SN-660Recalls & 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
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521079595), received between Nov 16, 2017 and Nov 17, 2020 — classified as 3 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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break3
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionNov 17, 2020Break; Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING COSMETIC PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE WAS BREAKING TOO EASILY. THE BROKEN PIECES WERE ALSO RETRIEVED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 10852100 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 19, 2019Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A PLASTIC SURGERY, BOTH THE NEEDLE AND THE THREAD BROKE. THE NEEDLE DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE AT THE SWAGE WHEN THEY WERE SUTURED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9096127 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 16, 2017Break; Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, PRE-OPERATIVELY, THE DEVICE'S THREAD BROKE. IT WAS BRITTLE AND BREAKING EASILY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 7038961 ↗

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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