Reported Feb 10, 2021 · Terminated

Covidien CV-9590 Velosorb Fast Braided Fast absorbable Suture 14 Metric 36" 90 cm, GS-24 Taper 1/2 40 mm, undyed, UDI:…

Riverpoint Medical, LLC

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Riverpoint Medical, LLC · 825 NE 25th Ave · Portland, OR · 97232-2304

Is this the product you have?

  • Covidien CV-9590 Velosorb Fast Braided Fast absorbable Suture 14 Metric 36" 90 cm, GS-24 Taper 1/2 40 mm, undyed
  • UDI10884521151307
Lot codes and dates
  • Lot # 19062715X
Amount recalled
3060 units

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

Due to a manufacturing error, there is a potential that sutures may exhibit inadequate tensile strength. This could potentially lead to intra-operative and post-operative complications such as suture break or wound dehiscence.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Apr 21, 2023 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:45 PM UTC

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