Riverpoint Medical recalls Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture due to non-sterile condition, which could increase surgical site infections and break strength retention risks. Affected units have specific product numbers 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 Fast Braided Absorbable Suture because it is non-sterile. This could lead to surgical site infections and affect the suture's strength during healing. Patients using this suture should stop using it and contact their doctor.
The suture is non-sterile, meaning it may not meet surgical cleanliness standards. This increases the chance of infection at the surgical site and could weaken the suture's ability to hold tissue together during healing.
Surgical patients who received this specific suture product are affected. Those undergoing procedures where sterile field maintenance is critical are at higher risk.
Check for product number CV919 and lot number 20051311X on the packaging. The suture is sold as a 36-inch undyed KV-34 TaperCutting type for soft tissue approximation.
Immediately stop using the recalled suture if you have it for any surgical procedure.
No, this suture is non-sterile and intended only for specific soft tissue procedures where 7-10 days of wound support is needed.
Contact your doctor immediately to discuss stopping use and potential alternatives.
The recall does not provide a fix; the remedy is not stated in the official notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Riverpoint Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0013-2021 — Riverpoint Medical Riverpoint Medical Hello, I own a Riverpoint Medical that is covered by recall Z-0013-2021 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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