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Monosof SN-663Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Monofilament Nylon · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521079724), received between Jan 14, 2021 and Nov 19, 2021 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (2 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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component2

Patient problems

  • Convulsion, Tonic1
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • Unintended Radiation Exposure1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryNov 19, 2021Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, WHEN SUTURING THE WOUND AFTER CENTRAL VENOUS LINE INSERTION, THE NEEDLE HELD BY THE NEEDLE HOLDER DETACHED FROM THE THREAD. AN X-RAY WAS TAKEN AND THE NEEDLE WAS LOCATED IN THE SOFT TISSUES, A FURTHER INCISION WAS MADE TO RETRIEVE THE NEEDLE.

    Patient problems: Convulsion, Tonic; Unintended Radiation Exposure

    MAUDE report 12844595 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 14, 2021Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING AN OPEN CHOLECYSTECTOMY, WHILE USING CONTINUOUS SUTURING TECHNIQUE, THE THREAD GOT BROKE IN THE NEEDLE DETACHED FROM THE THREAD. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11169638 ↗

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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