Suture, Nonabsorbable, Synthetic, Polyamide

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.

Recent recalls

• 2025-03-06Open, ClassifiedDevice Design

  TISSUE APPROXIMATION SYSTEM (TAS), Models T-4000, T-5000, T-LAP

  Tissue approximation straps (zip-ties) have broken before or during implantation so firm developed an interim zip-tie conditioning method submerging zip-ties in 104-degrees F sterile saline solution for 60 min prior to implantation to rehydrate the zip-tie straps. Broken zip-ties not observed during procedure could lead to future hernia recurrence, recurrent surgery to correct a large herniation.

• 2024-01-29Open, ClassifiedProcess control

  Surgilon Braided Nylon sutures: 88861919-31 SURGILON* 4-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT 88861919-41 SURGILON* 3-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT 88861919-51 SURGILON* 2-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT 88861919-71 SURGILON* 1 BLK 7X75CM PCT

  Specific lots of sutures were sterilized with gamma doses that exceeded the range approved. The extra gamma levels may decrease the strength of the sutures over time, which could result in harms such as wound dehiscence and hemorrhage/blood loss/ bleeding at a critical level.

• 2023-02-25Open, ClassifiedPackaging process control

  Dermalon Monofilament Nylon Suture: (1) 88861741-11 DERMALON* 6-0 BLU 45CM C1 (2) 88861747-11 DERMALON* 6-0 BLU 45CM C12 (3) 88861749-24 DERMALON* 5-0 BLU 45CM P13 (4) 88861756-11 DERMALON* 6-0 BLU 45CM C13 (5) 88861757-41 DERMALON* 3-0 BLU 75CM C13

  Sterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in cases where there is direct patient contact

• 2023-02-25Open, ClassifiedPackaging process control

  Monofilament Nylon Suture (McKesson Branded) and Coated Braided Silk Suture (McKesson Branded) (1) S661GX 5-0 NYLON 18 DS18 (2)S683GX 4-0 SILK 18 DS18 (3) S683GX 4-0 SILK 18 DS18 (4)S697GX 6-0 NYLON 18 DSM11 (5)S697GX 6-0 NYLON 18 DSM11 (6)S913BX 5-0 NYLON 10 DS12 (7)S931BX 4-0 NYLON 10 DS12

  Sterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in cases where there is direct patient contact

• 2023-02-25Open, ClassifiedPackaging process control

  Monosof Monofilament Nylon sutures: Product Description CN-724 MONOSOF* 1 BLK 100CM GS25 X36 CN-791 MONOSOF* 2-0 BLK 100CM GCC90X36 CN-791-12 MONOSOF* 2-0 BLK 100CM GCC90 CN-793 MONOSOF* 1 BLK 100CM GCC90 X36 CN-793-12 MONOSOF* 1 BLK 100CM GCC90X12 CN-830-L MONOSOF* 1 BLK 150CM LP GS25 N-2781K MONOSOF* 5-0 BLK 45CM SS24 DAX12 SN-1647 MONOSOF* 7-0 BLK 45CM P16 X36 SN-1647G MONOSOF* 7-0 BLK 45CM P16 X12 SN-247 MONOSOF* 3-0 BLK 90CM C23 X36 SN-3686 MONOSOF* 7-0 BLK 45CM P10 X12 SN-3695 MONOSOF* 5-0 BLK 45CM P10 X12 SN-3697 MONOSOF* 6-0 BLK 45CM P10 X12 SN-3965 MONOSOF* 5-0 BLK 45CM PC11 X12 SN-5660G MONOSOF* 6-0 BLK 45CM P24 X12 SN-5665G MONOSOF* 6-0 BLK 45CM P12 X12 SN-5690G MONOSOF* 5-0 CLR 45CM P13 X12 SN-5691 MONOSOF* 4-0 CLR 45CM P13 X36 SN-5694 MONOSOF* 4-0 BLK 45CM P11 X36 SN-5696 MONOSOF* 6-0 BLK 45CM P13 X36 SN-5697 MONOSOF* 6-0 BLK 45CM P10 X36 SN-5767G MONOSOF* 6-0 BLK 45CM P11 X12 SN-630 MONOSOF* 4-0 BLK 75CM C22 X36 SN-643 MONOSOF* 5-0 BLK 75CM C13 X36 SN-667G MONOSOF* 6-0 BLK 45CM C1 X12 SN-694 MONOSOF* 2-0 BLK 90CM C18 X36 SN-871 MONOSOF* 5-0 BLK 45CM C1 X36 SN-872 MONOSOF* 4-0 BLK 45CM C1 X36 SUT GNJ-283 MONOSOF 2/0 BLK ST DA 90CM SUT N-59 MONOSOF 2-0 BLK 6X45CM PCT

  Sterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in cases where there is direct patient contact

• 2023-02-25Open, ClassifiedPackaging process control

  Surgilon Braided Nylon suture Product Description: 88861883-51 SURGILON* 2-0 BLK 75CM C16 88861915-71 SURGILON* 1 BLK 75CM GS11 88861919-31 SURGILON* 4-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT 88861919-41 SURGILON* 3-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT 88861919-51 SURGILON* 2-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT 88861919-61 SURGILON* 0 BLK 7X75CM PCT 88861919-71 SURGILON* 1 BLK 7X75CM PCT 88861932-51 SURGILON* 2-0 BLK 75CM GS10 88861971-71 SURGILON* 1 BLK 75CM GS21 88861985-71 SURGILON* 1 BLK 75CM SC1X36 SBS-1884G SURGILON* 4-0 WHI 45CM P12X12 SBS-1928G SURGILON* 5-0 BLK 45CM P13X12

  Sterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in cases where there is direct patient contact

• 2014-07-09TerminatedLabeling design

  Dafilon Suture Black 10/0 (0.2) 15 cm DRM4 NS, non-sterile, non-absorbable polyamide Surgical Suture, additional label affixed on the box states the product is sterile, packaged in a cassette holding 12 sutures

  Aesculap Inc. (AIC (USA)) has initiated a voluntary recall of Dafilon Black 10/0 (0.2) 15 cm DRm4 non-sterile non-absorbable polyamide Surgical Suture due to a labeling issue. Box labels do state non-sterile; however there is an additional label that is affixed on the box that states the product is sterile.

• 2014-05-07TerminatedEmployee error

  Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture, U.S.P., Sterile - Do Not Resterilize, Deknatel. Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation.

  Product does not meet minimum needle attachment strength requirements; thus, the needle can become detached from the suture during use.

• 2011-09-09TerminatedProcess control

  Monomid Non-Absorbable Suture are blue, monofilament synthetic absorbable suture, with different sizes and different needle sizes. The products are labeled in parts. These sutures are intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological surgery.

  Unapproved dye was used in manufacturing the non-absorbable blue nylon suture material.

• 2008-10-02TerminatedEmployee error

  3-0 Black Mono Nylon Suture, 12 units per box. product number 925B. The product intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation including use in ophthalmic procedures.

  mislabeled product - labeled as 3-0 black mono nylon contains 4-0 black braided silk suture