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Lower risk Medical device recall · FDA · Published August 3, 2020

Riverpoint Medical Velosorb Suture Recall: Non-sterile Risk

Riverpoint Medical recalls Velosorb 5/0 absorbable suture due to non-sterile condition, which may cause surgical site infections. Affected units have product number CV2293 and lot 20060118X.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-0031-2021Medical deviceRiverpoint Medical ›
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Recalling firmRiverpoint Medical, LLC825 NE 25th Ave · Portland, OR 97232-2304
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Riverpoint Medical is recalling Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture because it's non-sterile. This could lead to surgical site infections and increased risk of infection during procedures. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/64536-riverpoint-medical-velosorb-suture-recall-non-sterile-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/64536-riverpoint-medical-velosorb-suture-recall-non-sterile-risk · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0031-2021

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“Riverpoint Medical Velosorb Suture Recall: Non-sterile Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/64536-riverpoint-medical-velosorb-suture-recall-non-sterile-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-0031-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0031-2021%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on August 3, 2020, that Riverpoint Medical, LLC voluntarily recalled Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture because the product is non-sterile. The agency stated the recall addresses a Class II hazard where use could compromise the sterile field and increase infection risk.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: Riverpoint Medical
  • Product: Covidien Velosorb 5/0 Undyed 30" KV-11, TaperCutting
  • Product Number: CV2293
  • Lot Number: 20060118X
  • Distribution: US Nationwide

The hazard

The surgical suture is non-sterile, which could compromise the sterile field and increase the risk of a surgical site infection. The recall notice also notes that the defect may increase break strength retention.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Riverpoint Medical, LLC has had four other recalls since January 9, 2018, including a December 9, 2020, recall for sutures that may break due to weakness and an October 25, 2023, recall for Iconix Knotless Anchors with suture break risks. Other recent recalls of similar products include Covidien Dermalon 4-0 Blue 75cm Sutures (June 24, 2026), Covidien V-Loc 180 Absorbable Wound Closure Device (June 24, 2026), and Covidien Surgipro SP-623 Sutures (June 24, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for product number CV2293 and lot number 20060118X on the suture packaging. The suture is labeled as 'Velosorb 5/0 Undyed 30" KV-11, TaperCutting'.

  • Brand
    Riverpoint Medical
  • Category
    Medical device
FDA recall event · 40 products

All 40 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class II
  • Status
    Terminated
  • Distribution
    US Nationwide distribution.
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
Z-0010-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 6/0 Undyed 18" P-10 Cutting, Product Number: SV9913, UDI: 20884521153278 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20050709FX7969
Z-0011-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" P-14 Cutting, Product Number: SV935, UDI: 20884521151755 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20051215FX9820
Z-0012-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" P-12 Cutting, Product Number: SV426, UDI: 20884521151731 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20051216FX8623
Z-0013-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 0 Undyed 36" KV-34 TaperCutting, Product Number: CV919, UDI: 20884521151649 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20051311X3109
Z-0014-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" C-12 Cutting, Product Number: SV2294, UDI 20884521151403 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20051405FX5479
Z-0015-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 2/0 Undyed 30" V-20 Taper, Product Number: CV417G, UDI: 20884521149370 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20051406X5596
Z-0016-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 18" P-14 Cutting, Product Number: SV6830, UDI: 20884521152349 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20051814FX3110
Z-0017-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18" P-24, Product Number: SV9911G, UDI: 20884521149776 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20051815FX1258
Z-0018-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" CV-25 Taper, Product Number: CV3110, UDI: 20884521150918 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20051916X8598
Z-0019-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" P-11, Product Number: SVP2294, UDI: 20884521177403 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20052017FX1886
Z-0020-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 1 Undyed 36" GS-12, Cutting Product Number: CV486, UDI: 20884521150925 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20052102X1264
Z-0021-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" SC-1, Product Number: SV2239, UDI: 20884521151779 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20052701X1248
Z-0022-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 6/0 VL 18" P-10, Product Number: SV32, UDI: 20884521153117 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20052702FX1270
Z-0023-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 6/0 Undyed 30" P-10 Cutting, Product Number: SV4893, UDI: 20884521151717 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20052703FX1267
Z-0024-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" CV-25 Taper, Product Number: CV3100, UDI: 20884521150901 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20052720X6150
Z-0025-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18" P-12 Cutting, Product Number: SV496G, UDI: 20884521149691 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20052721FX1267
Z-0026-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" V-20 Taper, Product Number: CV416G, UDI: 20884521149363 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20052815X3107
Z-0027-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 1 Undyed 36" GS-21 Taper, Product Number: CV947, UDI: 20884521153056 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20052816X3103
Z-0028-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 5/0 Undyed 30" CV-23 Taper, Product Number: CV1213, UDI: 20884521150758 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20052817X1248
Z-0029-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18" P-12 Cut, Product Number: SV496, UDI: 20884521184258 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20060116FX2499
Z-0030-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" P-14, Product Number: SVP2251, UDI: 20884521177380 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20060117FX1262
Z-0031-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 5/0 Undyed 30" KV-11, TaperCutting, Product Number: CV2293, UDI: 20884521151588 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20060118X1264
Z-0032-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18" PC-10, Product Number: SV835G, UDI: 20884521149721 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20060119X1268
Z-0033-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 36" KV-34, TaperCutting Product Number: CV916, UDI: 20884521153032 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20060120X1276
Z-0034-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 1 Undyed 36" GS-25, Product Number: CV605, UDI: 20884521152295 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20060201X1811
Z-0035-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" C-12 Cutting, Product Number: SV2295, UDI: 20884521151397 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20060202FX1875
Z-0036-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 0 Undyed 36" GS-21 Taper CV946, UDI: 20884521151298 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20060203X1272
Z-0037-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 0 Undyed 36" GS-11 Cutting CV4731, UDI: 20884521151359 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20060204X1256
Z-0038-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" P-11 SVP2295, UDI: 20884521177410 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20060205FX1260
Z-0039-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 0 Undyed 36" GS-25 CV604, UDI: 20884521152288 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20060812X1222
Z-0040-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" P-12 Cutting SV426, UDI: 20884521151731 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20060813FX1242
Z-0041-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" PC-11 SV487G, UDI: 10884521149595 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20060814X1236
Z-0042-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 1 Undyed 36" GS-25 CV605, UDI: 20884521152295 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20060927X3109
Z-0043-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" KV-15 TaperCutting CV2279, UDI: 20884521151632 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20060928X1244
Z-0044-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 18" P-12 Cutting SV497G, UDI: 20884521149707 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20060929FX1266
Z-0045-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 2/0 Undyed 30" GS-20 CV9975G, UDI: 20884521149585 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20060930X1253
Z-0046-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" P-12 Cutting SV426, UDI: 20884521151731 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20061012FX7496
Z-0047-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" CV-25 Taper CV3110, UDI: 20884521150918 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20061108X7982
Z-0048-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" P-14 Cutting SV935, UDI: 20884521151755 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20061504FX10457
Z-0049-2021Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" C-13 Cutting SV2298, UDI: 20884521151021 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.; Lot Number: 20061715FX9214
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Details

    Look for product number CV2293 and lot number 20060118X on the suture packaging.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide.

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FDA distribution: “US Nationwide distribution.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 2.1 years after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Aug 3, 202012. FDA classified it Class II: Oct 1, 202023. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Oct 7, 202034. FDA terminated the recall: Sep 8, 2022420202022
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Questions people ask

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Is this suture used for specific procedures?

The suture is indicated for soft tissue approximation of skin and mucosa where 7-10 days of wound support is needed, but not for ligation or specialized procedures.

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