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Riverpoint Medical Covidien CV-9590 Velosorb Fast Braided Fast absorbable Suture 14 Metric recall — FDA Z-0949-2021

Due to a manufacturing error, there is a potential that sutures may exhibit inadequate tensile strength. This could potentially lead to intra-operative…

Class IIclassification
Z-0949-2021official record ID
Feb 10, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0949-2021
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmRiverpoint Medical, LLC
Report dateFeb 10, 2021
Recall initiation dateDec 9, 2020
Quantity3060 units
LocationPortland, OR, United States

Official product description

Covidien CV-9590 Velosorb Fast Braided Fast absorbable Suture 14 Metric 36" 90 cm, GS-24 Taper 1/2 40 mm, undyed, UDI: 10884521151307

Why the product 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.

Distribution information

US: NJ OUS: Germany, Croatia, Italy, India, Poland and Spain.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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