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Sofsilk S-605Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Wax Coated Braided Silk · Class 2 · Implant

2 open recalls name this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10884521086623), received between Dec 16, 2021 and Dec 16, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

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

2 FDA recall records name this device's identifier, 2 still open.

11 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.

Recalls naming this device

  1. Dec 21, 2023Open, Classified

    Specific lots of sutures were sterilized with gamma doses that exceeded the range approved. The extra gamma levels may decrease the strength of the sutures over time, which could result in harms such as wound dehiscence and hemorrhage/blood loss/ bleeding at a critical level.

    Z-0845-2024 · Root cause: Process control · FDA record ↗

  2. Dec 2, 2022Open, Classified

    Sterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in cases where there is direct patient contact

    Z-1176-2023 · Root cause: Packaging process control · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionDec 16, 2021Break; Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THE THREAD OF THE 4 SUTURES BROKE DURING OPEN TONSILLECTOMY. ANOTHER SUTURE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13017428 ↗

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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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
  • 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

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.