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Riverpoint Medical, LLC recalls Covidien CV-9590 Velosorb Fast Braided Fast absorbable Suture 14 Metric 36" 90 cm, GS-24 Taper 1/2 40 mm, undyed, UDI: 1
Recalled February 10, 2021 · FDA recall Z-0949-2021 · Riverpoint Medical
Hazard
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. · FDA Class II
Units
3060 units
Sold at
US: NJ OUS: Germany, Croatia, Italy, India, Poland and Spain.
Description
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.
Product
Covidien CV-9590 Velosorb Fast Braided Fast absorbable Suture 14 Metric 36" 90 cm, GS-24 Taper 1/2 40 mm, undyed, UDI: 10884521151307
Manufacturer(s)
Riverpoint Medical, LLC
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →