FDAClass IISeptember 14, 2016

Nylon Surgical Suture for human use and vet use recall

Nylon Surgical Suture for human use and vet use, sold under brand name Riverlon, Securolon, Weblon. Product is sterile. Part numbers: 663BK 663BL…

Why was Nylon Surgical Suture for human use and vet use recalled?

Nylon Surgical Sutures are recalled because the seals may become open during distribution or subsequent packaging.

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 For human use: 160210-02. Lots For Vet use: 160223-03V 160302-06V 160202-01V 160217-02V 160224-03V 160218-03V 160204-01

Product
Nylon Surgical Suture for human use and vet use, sold under brand name Riverlon, Securolon, Weblon. Product is sterile. Part numbers: 663BK 663BL…
Recalling firm
Riverpoint Medical, LLC
Quantity
2110 boxes distributed in the US and 72 boxes distributed outside US
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of ID, MA, OR, NY and in the country of Australia.
Recall date
September 14, 2016
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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