PERMATAPE 223169Recalls & reported problems
Medos International Sàrl · PERMATAPE SUTURE Blue Braided Flat Suture 2.5mm 38 Inches (96cm) · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886705027897), received between Dec 9, 2019 and Dec 16, 2022 — classified as 2 injuries, 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).
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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
- Break1
- Crack1
- Difficult to Advance1
- Missing Information1
Patient problems
- Local Reaction2
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Not Applicable1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 16, 2022Crack; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Crack; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR (B)(4). IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN JAPAN THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN SURGERY FOR FRACTURE OF PROXIMAL END OF HUMERUS AND GREATER TUBEROSITY FRACTURE ON 11/24/2022, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE PERMATAPE SUTURE, BLUE BRAIDED FLAT SUTURE, 2.5MM GOT DAMAGED AND FRAYED WHILE THE SURGEON WAS TRYING ATTACHING SUTURE NEEDLES TO THE PERMATAPES REPEATEDLY. IT WAS UNKNOWN HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED NOR SURGICAL DELAY REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15998591 ↗MalfunctionOct 26, 2022Difficult to Advance; Missing Information; Difficult to Advance; Missing Information
THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR PC-(B)(4). IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN JAPAN THAT DURING A SUBSCAPULARIS TENDON SUTURING PROCEDURE ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER ON (B)(6) 2022 , THE SURGEON FELT SOME STRESS WHEN APPLYING THE PERMATAPE BECAUSE THERE WAS NO NEEDLE. IT TOOK TIME TO PASS THE TAPE THROUGH THE NEEDLE. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE PRODUCT STICKER WAS NOT ON THE DEVICE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY LESS THAN 30-MINUTE SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES NOR SURGICAL DELAY REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15675796 ↗InjuryAug 30, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN (B)(6) THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2021, THE PERMATAPE 2.5 BLUE DEVICE WAS APPLIED TO THE PATIENT WITH METAL ALLERGY. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON WONDERED IF RAW MATERIALS USED IN THE DEVICES (CHROMIUM OXIDE, COBALT AND ALUMINUM) MIGHT HAVE AFFECTED THE PATIENT. THE STATUS OF THE PATIENT POST-SURGERY WAS UNKNOWN. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Local Reaction
MAUDE report 12384907 ↗InjuryAug 30, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN (B)(6) THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2021, THE PERMATAPE 2.5 BLUE DEVICE WAS APPLIED TO THE PATIENT WITH METAL ALLERGY. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON WONDERED IF RAW MATERIALS USED IN THE DEVICES (CHROMIUM OXIDE, COBALT AND ALUMINUM) MIGHT HAVE AFFECTED THE PATIENT. THE STATUS OF THE PATIENT POST-SURGERY WAS UNKNOWN. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Local Reaction
MAUDE report 12384906 ↗MalfunctionDec 9, 2019Break; Break
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE AFFILIATE REPORTED THE DEVICE WILL NOT BE RETURNING FOR EVALUATION. THE AFFILIATE ALSO STATED ADDITIONAL DETAILS PERTAINING TO THE CASE OR PATIENT ARE UNAVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Not Applicable
MAUDE report 9439651 ↗
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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 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- 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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