FDA Device recall Z-0347-2014
Polyglycolic-Lactic Acid Absorbable Surgical Suture Label reads in part "Coated VILET *** (Polyglacin 910) Suture UNDYED BRANDED V423 *** R…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2013-11-27
On 2013-11-27 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Polyglycolic-Lactic Acid Absorbable Surgical Suture Label reads in part "Coated VILET *** (Polyglacin 910) Suture UNDYED BRANDED V423 *** R… by Riverpoint Medical, citing riverpoint Medical is recalling PGLA Surgical Suture (Vilet) because the label indicates the suture is undyed and it is actually a violet colored suture.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0347-2014 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2012-12-13 |
| Published | 2013-11-27 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Riverpoint Medical |
| Distribution | AZ, FL, TX |
Product
Polyglycolic-Lactic Acid Absorbable Surgical Suture Label reads in part "Coated VILET *** (Polyglacin 910) Suture UNDYED BRANDED V423 *** Riverpoint ***" PGLA surgical suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in opthalmic procedures, but not for use in cardiovascular and neurological tissues
Reason
Riverpoint Medical is recalling PGLA Surgical Suture (Vilet) because the label indicates the suture is undyed and it is actually a violet colored suture.
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot 120716-01 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0347-2014%22
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