Riverpoint Medical recalls Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture due to non-sterile condition, which could cause surgical site infections. Affected units have UDI: 20884521152288.
The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention.
Riverpoint Medical is recalling Velosorb surgical sutures because they are non-sterile. This increases the risk of surgical site infections and could compromise the sterile field during procedures.
The suture is non-sterile, meaning it lacks the required cleanliness for surgical use. This can lead to infections at the surgical site and reduce the suture's ability to hold together over time.
Surgical professionals and patients who use the Velosorb suture for soft tissue approximation. Those with the specific UDI number 20884521152288 are most at risk.
Check for the UDI number 20884521152288 on the product label. The suture is labeled as 'Covidien Velosorb 0 Undyed 36" GS-25 CV604' for soft tissue use only.
Look for the UDI number 20884521152288 on the Velosorb suture packaging.
No, this suture is non-sterile and intended only for soft tissue approximation where 7-10 days of wound support is needed. It is not for ligation or sensitive procedures.
Check the product label for the UDI number 20884521152288. The suture is labeled as 'Covidien Velosorb 0 Undyed 36" GS-25 CV604'.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact the manufacturer directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Riverpoint Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0039-2021 — Riverpoint Medical Riverpoint Medical Hello, I own a Riverpoint Medical that is covered by recall Z-0039-2021 from Riverpoint Medical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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