Riverpoint Medical recalls Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture due to non-sterile condition, which could increase surgical site infections. Affected units have specific UDI and lot numbers.
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 could lead to infections during surgery or weaken the suture's ability to hold together.
The suture is non-sterile, meaning it doesn't meet surgical cleanliness standards. This could lead to infections at the surgical site or cause the suture to break more easily during healing.
Surgical professionals and patients who used the specific Velosorb suture model with UDI 20884521151359. Those at highest risk are individuals undergoing procedures where sterile field maintenance is critical.
Check for the UDI code 20884521151359 on the suture packaging. The product was sold with lot number 20060204X and is a 36-inch undyed suture for soft tissue repair.
Look for the UDI code 20884521151359 on the suture packaging to confirm if it's affected.
No, the suture is non-sterile and not intended for use in procedures requiring a sterile field, such as ligation or ophthalmic surgery.
Check for the UDI code 20884521151359 on the packaging; the product was sold with lot number 20060204X.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Riverpoint Medical 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-0037-2021 — Riverpoint Medical Riverpoint Medical Hello, I own a Riverpoint Medical that is covered by recall Z-0037-2021 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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