FDA Device recall Z-0017-2021
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18" P-24, Product Number: SV9911G, UDI: 20884521149776 - Product Usag…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2020-10-07
On 2020-10-07 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18" P-24, Product Number: SV9911G, UDI: 20884521149776 - Product Usag… by Riverpoint Medical, citing the surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0017-2021 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2020-08-03 |
| Published | 2020-10-07 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC |
| Company | Riverpoint Medical |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18" P-24, Product Number: SV9911G, UDI: 20884521149776 - 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.
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot Number: 20051815FX |
|---|
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: terminated.
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Source
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