Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien recall: Sterility Concern
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 36" KV-34, TaperCutting Product Number: CV916, UDI: 20884521153032 - Product…
Why was Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien recalled?
The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention.
What should I do if I have this product?
Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
Lot Number: 20060120X
- Product
- Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 36" KV-34, TaperCutting Product Number: CV916, UDI: 20884521153032 - Product…
- Recalling firm
- Riverpoint Medical, LLC
- Quantity
- 1276
- Distribution
- US Nationwide distribution.
- Recall date
- October 7, 2020
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (device)