Sofsilk S-1732KRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10884521085602), received between Mar 6, 2018 and Mar 6, 2018 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

13 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K981128); 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMar 6, 2018Break; Break

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER: DURING THE EYE LID PROCEDURE. THE THREAD OF THE SUTURE BROKE WHILE TYING. THE NEEDLE DID NOT DISENGAGE FROM THE THREAD. TO CORRECT THE CONDITION, OPENED AND USED ANOTHER SUTURE. THE CURRENT PATIENT STATUS IS FINE.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7316619 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K981128. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-1697-2024 · Jan 25, 2024 · Open, Classified
  Sofsilk Braided Silk sutures, Product Number S-2782K. Nonabsorbable, sterile, non-mutagenic surgical suture composed of natural silk fibers, for use in soft tissue approximation an
• Z-0845-2024 · Dec 21, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Sofsilk Braided Silk sutures: CS-211 SOFSILK* 4-0 BLK 45CM CVF21 X36 GS-831 SOFSILK* 4-0 BLK 75CM V20 X36 S-176 SOFSILK* 0 BLK 12X45CM PCT X24 S-182 SOFSILK* 5-0 BLK 12X45CM PCT X
• Z-1176-2023 · Dec 2, 2022 · Open, Classified
  Sofsilk Coated Braided Silk Suture Product Description CS-211 SOFSILK* 4-0 BLK 45CM CVF21 X36 CS211 CS-490 SOFSILK* 2-0 BLK 75CM GS11 X36 CS490 CS-562 SOFSILK* 2-0 BLK 75C
• Z-2813-2011 · Jun 3, 2011 · Terminated
  Syneture Sofsilk 4/0 18" BLACK CV-22 DT non-absorbable silk sutures GS44M Sofsilk is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in the
• Z-2812-2011 · Jun 3, 2011 · Terminated
  Syneture Sofsilk 5/0 BLACK 5 X 18" CV-22 D*TACH non-absorbable silk sutures GS43M Sofsilk is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use
• Z-2814-2011 · Jun 3, 2011 · Terminated
  Syneture Sofsilk 4/0 18" BLACK CV-22 DT non-absorbable silk sutures GS46M Sofsilk is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in the c
• Z-2818-2011 · Jun 3, 2011 · Terminated
  Syneture Sofsilk 3/0 BK 12X18" PRE-CUT WAX-RACE non-absorbable braided nylon sutures S194 Sofsilk is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, includ
• Z-2815-2011 · Jun 3, 2011 · Terminated
  Syneture Sofsilk 2/0 BLACK 5x18" V-20 D-TACH non-absorbable silk sutures GS62M Sofsilk is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in
• Z-2810-2011 · Jun 3, 2011 · Terminated
  Syneture Sofsilk 0 18" BLACK GS-21 DT non-absorbable braided nylon sutures CS10M Sofsilk is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use i
• Z-2811-2011 · Jun 3, 2011 · Terminated
  Syneture Sofsilk 3/0 18" BLACK CV-25 DT non-absorbable silk sutures GS33M Sofsilk is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in the c
• Z-2817-2011 · Jun 3, 2011 · Terminated
  Syneture Sofsilk 2/0 30" BLACK V-20 DT non-absorbable braided nylon sutures GS66M Sofsilk is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use
• Z-2816-2011 · Jun 3, 2011 · Terminated
  Syneture Sofsilk 3/0 18" BLACK V-20 DT non-absorbable braided nylon sutures GS63M Sofsilk is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use
• Z-2819-2011 · Jun 3, 2011 · Terminated
  Syneture Sofsilk 0 BLACK 6X 18" PRE-CUT WAX/RACE non-absorbable braided nylon sutures S196 Sofsilk is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, inclu