Monosof SN-664Recalls & 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
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521079755), received between Feb 6, 2020 and Jun 28, 2023 — classified as 6 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (4 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
- Break4
- Detachment of Device or Device Component2
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient4
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 28, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A PROCEDURE, THE NEEDLE POPPED OFF A NYLON SUTURE WHILE IN THE DEPTH OF THE WOUND. THE SURGEON HAD TO FISH THE NEEDLE OUT IN THE THIGH. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17216833 ↗MalfunctionSep 8, 2022Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING SUTURE FOR TRAUMA PROCEDURE, WHEN THE PACKET WAS OPENED FOR USE AND IT WAS HELD BY THE NEEDLE HOLDER, THE THREAD HAS SLIPPED OUT. TOTAL OF FOUR SUTURES HAD THE SAME ISSUE BUT NOT USED ON THE PATIENT. A NEW SUTURE FROM THE SAME BATCH WAS USED WITHOUT AN ISSUE. NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15382709 ↗MalfunctionAug 5, 2020Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A KNEE SCOPE PROCEDURE, ON SKIN CLOSURE, THE 12 SUTURE STRANDS BROKE. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AND ANOTHER WAS OPENED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10371245 ↗MalfunctionAug 5, 2020Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A KNEE SCOPE PROCEDURE, ON SKIN CLOSURE, THE 12 SUTURE STRANDS BROKE. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AND ANOTHER WAS OPENED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10370425 ↗MalfunctionMar 4, 2020Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING AN OPEN PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE'S NEEDLE WAS BROKEN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9786668 ↗MalfunctionFeb 6, 2020Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING BILATERAL BREAST REDUCTION, WHILE BEING APPLIED ON A DRAINAGE STITCH FOR TUBING, THE NEEDLE TIP BROKE OFF AFTER PASSING THROUGH THE TUBING, AND COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE GRASPER. ANOTHER SUTURE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9676346 ↗
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
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- 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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