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Novafil SPB-5143GRecalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Monofilament Polybutester · Class 2 · Implant

All models of Novafil (39)

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

1 open recall names 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
1

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10884521100817), received between Jul 10, 2019 and Jul 10, 2019 — classified as 1 malfunction.

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

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.

1 other recall 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 16, 2026.

Recalls naming this device

  1. 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-1175-2023 · Root cause: Packaging process control · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionJul 10, 2019Break; Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER DURING A SKIN CLOSURE PROCEDURE FOR A WOUND, AT THE 1ST STITCH THE NEEDLE AND THREAD OF THE DEVICE BROKE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8775944 ↗

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-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

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