Riverpoint Medical recalls non-sterile Velosorb 6/0 VL 18" P-10 sutures due to infection risk. Affected units have Product Number SV32 and UDI 20884521153117. Stop using if used in surgery.
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 non-sterile Velosorb surgical sutures that could cause infections if used in procedures. This affects specific product numbers sold in 2005. Using these sutures in surgery increases infection risk and may weaken the wound healing process.
The suture is non-sterile, meaning it lacks the required cleanliness for surgical procedures. This can lead to infections at the surgical site and may cause the suture to break more easily during healing. Using non-sterile materials in surgery increases the risk of complications.
Surgical professionals and hospitals using the recalled Velosorb 6/0 VL 18" P-10 sutures with Product Number SV32 and UDI 20884521153117 are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these sutures could face infection complications.
Check for Product Number SV32 and Unique Device Identifier (UDI) 20884521153117 on the suture packaging. The suture is intended for soft tissue approximation with 7-10 days of wound support, not for ligation or specialized procedures.
Look for Product Number SV32 and UDI 20884521153117 on the suture packaging to confirm if it's affected.
No, this suture is non-sterile and intended only for specific surgical procedures where 7-10 days of wound support is needed. It should not be used for ligation or specialized procedures.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Riverpoint Medical directly for guidance on safe handling or disposal.
The recall states it could increase surgical site infections and break strength retention, but does not mention life-threatening risks. Using non-sterile materials in surgery poses infection risks but not immediate physical harm.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Riverpoint Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0022-2021 — Riverpoint Medical Riverpoint Medical Hello, I own a Riverpoint Medical that is covered by recall Z-0022-2021 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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