Polyglycolic-Lactic Acid Absorbable Surgical Suture recall
Polyglycolic-Lactic Acid Absorbable Surgical Suture Label reads in part "Coated VILET *** (Polyglacin 910) Suture UNDYED BRANDED V423 *** Riverpoint…
Why was Polyglycolic-Lactic Acid Absorbable Surgical Suture recalled?
Riverpoint Medical is recalling PGLA Surgical Suture (Vilet) because the label indicates the suture is undyed and it is actually a violet colored suture.
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 120716-01
- Product
- Polyglycolic-Lactic Acid Absorbable Surgical Suture Label reads in part "Coated VILET *** (Polyglacin 910) Suture UNDYED BRANDED V423 *** Riverpoint…
- Recalling firm
- Riverpoint Medical, LLC
- Quantity
- 1932 pieces
- Distribution
- US Distribution in the states of: AZ, FL, and TX.
- Recall date
- November 27, 2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (device)