Novafil 8886 4419-33Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521099777), received between Mar 8, 2018 and Apr 26, 2018 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment Of Device Component” (2 reports).

2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K990952); 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

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionApr 26, 2018Detachment Of Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment Of Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING PERCUTAN SUTURING, THE NEEDLE GONE AWAY FROM THE SUTURE. THE DOCTOR FOUND THE NEEDLE IN THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7464598 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 26, 2018Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING PERCUTAN SUTURING, THE NEEDLE GONE AWAY FROM THE SUTURE.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7464307 ↗
• InjuryMar 8, 2018Break; Detachment Of Device Component; Break; Detachment Of Device Component

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A PROCEDURE, WHILE SUTURING THE SKIN, THE NEEDLE LOOSENED THEN BROKE. THE NEEDLE REMAINED IN THE PATIENT BUT THE DOCTOR SUCCEEDED TO REMOVE IT. AN X-RAY WAS PERFORMED FOR THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF LOCATING THE NEEDLE. THEY TOOK A NEW SUTURE TO COMPLETE THE CASE.

  Patient problems: Radiation Exposure, Unintended

  MAUDE report 7325537 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K990952. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-1175-2023 · Dec 2, 2022 · Open, Classified
  Novafil Monofilament Polybutester Suture Product Description: 8886 4002-41 NOVAFIL 3-0 BLU 90CM C14 8886 4400-13 NOVAFIL 6-0 BLU 45CM SBE2 8886 4400-23 NOVAFIL 5-0 BLU 45CM SBE2 8
• Z-1181-2023 · Dec 2, 2022 · Open, Classified
  Ti-Cron Coated Braided Polyester Suture Product Description 88862775-31 TICRON* 4-0 BLU 75CM CV327DA 88862880-41 TICRON* 3-0 WHI 75CM Y31DA 88863012-61 TICRON* 0 BLU 90CM C16 X36 8