Z-0043-2021Class II

Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" KV-15 TaperCutting CV2279, UDI...

Name: Z-0043-2021 Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" KV-15 TaperCutting CV2279, UDI...
Creator: Riverpoint Medical, LLC
Published: 2020-08-03
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Riverpoint Medical, LLC / initiated 2020-08-03 / Terminated / root cause: sterility

FDA source

Riverpoint Medical, LLC began a recall of Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" KV-15 TaperCutting CV2279, UDI: 20884521151632 - Product Usage: indicated for use in... on 2020-08-03. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as sterility.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0043-2021
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2020-08-03
Posted: 2020-10-01
Terminated: 2022-09-08
Recalling firm: Riverpoint Medical, LLC
Product: Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" KV-15 TaperCutting CV2279, UDI: 20884521151632 - 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.
Product code: GAM Suture, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid
Reason for recall: The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention.
Root cause tag: sterility
FDA root cause: Under Investigation by firm
Action: On 08/03/2020, the firm notified affected customer via email using a letter titled, "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" indicating that the customer should do the following: - Immediately examine inventory and quarantine product subject to the recall. - Discontinue selling product listed above and return any existing stock to the firm. - Complete and return the enclosed response form as soon as possible via email. Mark the return shipments with the RGA number. - Provide recall information to any customers to whom you may have distributed or forwarded affected product. Customer may include a copy of this recall notice with your customer notification. If you have any questions, call the firm at (503) 517-8001.
Quantity in commerce: 1244
Distribution: US Nationwide distribution.
Product codes and lots: Lot Number: 20060928X

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line

FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0043-2021
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-0010-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0011-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0012-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0013-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0014-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0015-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0016-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0017-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0018-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0019-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0020-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0021-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0022-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0023-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0024-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0025-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0026-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0027-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0028-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0029-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0030-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0031-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0032-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0033-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0034-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0035-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0036-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0037-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0038-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0039-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0040-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0041-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0042-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0043-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0044-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0045-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0046-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0047-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0048-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01
Z-0049-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-10-07	2020-10-01

Product code GAM

K120556Class IIVilet Vilet QuickRiverpoint Medical / cleared 2012-05-23

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