Riverpoint Medical recalls Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture due to non-sterile condition, which could increase surgical site infection risk. Learn if you have the affected product and what to do.
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. Using this suture during surgery could lead to infections or complications in the surgical site.
The suture is non-sterile, meaning it lacks the required cleanliness for surgical use. This can compromise the sterile field during surgery, potentially increasing the risk of infection at the surgical site.
Surgical professionals who use this suture for soft tissue approximation. Patients undergoing procedures where this suture is used may be at risk of infection.
Check for the product name 'Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture' with UDI: 20884521152295. The lot number is 20060927X.
Look for the UDI code 20884521152295 and lot number 20060927X on the suture packaging.
No, the suture is non-sterile and could increase infection risk during surgery.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check with your healthcare provider for guidance.
The recall states it's non-sterile, so it should not be used in surgical procedures.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Riverpoint Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0042-2021 — Riverpoint Medical Riverpoint Medical Hello, I own a Riverpoint Medical that is covered by recall Z-0042-2021 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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