Riverpoint Medical recalls Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture (Product SV2239) due to non-sterile condition, which may cause surgical site infections. Affected units were sold with specific 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 Fast Braided Absorbable Suture because it's non-sterile. This could lead to surgical site infections during procedures and increase the risk of complications. Patients using this suture should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider.
The suture is non-sterile, meaning it lacks the proper cleanliness needed for surgical procedures. This can compromise the sterile field during surgery, increasing the chance of infection at the surgical site. The suture also has a higher risk of breaking during use, which could lead to complications.
Surgical patients and healthcare providers who used the recalled Velosorb suture for soft tissue approximation. Those with the specific product lot number 20052701X are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture', product number SV2239, and lot number 20052701X. The suture is intended for soft tissue approximation where 7-10 days of wound support is needed.
Immediately stop using the recalled Velosorb suture if you have it.
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 use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular, or neurological procedures.
Contact your healthcare provider immediately to discuss alternatives. Do not use the suture for any procedure.
Look for the product number SV2239 and lot number 20052701X on the suture packaging.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Riverpoint Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0021-2021 — Riverpoint Medical Riverpoint Medical Hello, I own a Riverpoint Medical that is covered by recall Z-0021-2021 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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