FDA Recall Terminated

Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 0 Undyed 36" KV-34 TaperCutting, Product Number: CV919, UDI: 20884521151649 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.

Recall: Z-0013-2021 · Initiated August 3, 2020

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0013-2021
Event Number
86254
Firm
Riverpoint Medical, LLC
FEI Number
3006981798
Product Code
GAM
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
August 3, 2020
Terminated
September 8, 2022
Address
825 NE 25th Ave, Portland, OR, 97232-2304

Description

Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 0 Undyed 36" KV-34 TaperCutting, Product Number: CV919, UDI: 20884521151649 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.

Reason

The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention.

Action

On 08/03/2020, the firm notified affected customer via email using a letter titled, "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" indicating that the customer should do the following: - Immediately examine inventory and quarantine product subject to the recall. - Discontinue selling product listed above and return any existing stock to the firm. - Complete and return the enclosed response form as soon as possible via email. Mark the return shipments with the RGA number. - Provide recall information to any customers to whom you may have distributed or forwarded affected product. Customer may include a copy of this recall notice with your customer notification. If you have any questions, call the firm at (503) 517-8001.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution.

Quantity

3109