Riverpoint Medical recalls Velos: non-sterile surgical suture that could cause infections during procedures. Affected units have UDI 20884521149707. Stop using immediately to avoid infection risks.
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 a specific surgical suture product because it's non-sterile. Using it could lead to infections at the surgical site or weaken the suture's strength, which is dangerous during procedures.
The suture is non-sterile, meaning it can introduce bacteria into the surgical site. This increases the chance of infection and may cause the suture to break more easily during healing.
Surgical professionals and hospitals using the recalled Velosorb suture for skin and mucosal repairs. Those handling the product without proper sterilization are at higher risk.
Check for the UDI code 20884521149707 on the product label. The suture is labeled as 'Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 18" P-12 Cutting SV497G' and was produced on 20060929FX.
Discard the non-sterile suture to prevent infection risks during surgery.
No, the suture is non-sterile and could cause infections during procedures.
Discard it immediately to avoid infection risks.
Look for the UDI code 20884521149707 on the product label.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Riverpoint Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0044-2021 — Riverpoint Medical Riverpoint Medical Hello, I own a Riverpoint Medical that is covered by recall Z-0044-2021 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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