Novafil SPB-5433GRecalls & reported problems
Covidien LP · Monofilament Polybutester · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 13, 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
- 0
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 1
Summary
No MAUDE adverse event reports in our data reference this device identifier directly.
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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Recalls naming this device
- 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 · FDA record ↗
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, ClassifiedTi-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
Other SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE devices
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- FAST-FIX 72201491Smith & Nephew, Inc. · SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE863 reports
- FAST-FIX 72202469Smith & Nephew, Inc. · SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE561 reports
- FAST-FIX 72205676Smith & Nephew, Inc. · SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE439 reports
- Arthrex® AR-4501Arthrex, Inc. · SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE403 reports
- FAST-FIX 72205324Smith & Nephew, Inc. · SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE383 reports
- LUPINE ORTHOCORD 210712Medos International Sàrl · SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE357 reports
- FAST-FIX 72201494Smith & Nephew, Inc. · SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE249 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · each recall links to the FDA recall notice
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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