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Sofsilk SS-785Recalls & reported problems

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

All models of Sofsilk (120)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10884521088511), received between Jan 10, 2023 and Jan 10, 2023 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1

Patient problems

  • Unintended Radiation Exposure1
  • Unspecified Tissue Injury1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryJan 10, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING AN OPEN IMPLANTATION OF FEMORAL CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER ON THE LEFT, THE NEEDLE DETACHED FROM THREAD AND REMAINED IN PATIENT'S BODY. TO LOCATE THE NEEDLE AN X-RAY WAS PERFORMED, THE SURGEON HAD BEEN CALLED AND MADE AN ADDITIONAL INCISION TO TAKE AWAY THE NEEDLE, THE NEEDLE WAS RETRIEVED. AS A RESULT, THE SURGICAL TIME WAS EXTENDED 30 MINUTES OR MORE DUE TO THE PRODUCT PROBLEM.

    Patient problems: Unintended Radiation Exposure; Unspecified Tissue Injury

    MAUDE report 16130706 ↗

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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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

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