Device recall: Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 6/0 Undyed 18" P-10 Cutting, Product Number: SV9913, UDI…
Class II FDA enforcement event 86254. Recall start date: . Status in the FDA record: Terminated. Termination date: .
Reason for recall, in the words of FDA
The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention.
Class II, in the words of FDA
a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Riverpoint Medical, LLC started this device recall on 3 Aug 2020. The firm address in the FDA record is in Portland, OR. FDA put the recall in Class II. FDA event 86254 has 40 product records. The first FDA enforcement report date is 7 Oct 2020. The record gives the status Terminated, with the termination date 8 Sep 2022.
It is important to note that most of the time recall classifications are determined after the recalling firm provides all of the information needed to determine the risk posed to public health. The classification and posting in the FDA Enforcement Report should not be seen as an expansion or change to a firm’s voluntary public warning.
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Distribution
In the words of FDA.
US Nationwide distribution.
Recalling firm
Riverpoint Medical, LLC, Portland, OR.
Recalling firm: The firm that the FDA record names for a recall.
FDA records how the recall started: Voluntary: Firm initiated.
Products
40 product records in the event.
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0010-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 6/0 Undyed 18" P-10 Cutting, Product Number: SV9913, UDI: 20884521153278 - 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,… | 7969 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0011-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" P-14 Cutting, Product Number: SV935, UDI: 20884521151755 - 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,… | 9820 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0012-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" P-12 Cutting, Product Number: SV426, UDI: 20884521151731 - 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,… | 8623 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0013-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 0 Undyed 36" KV-34 TaperCutting, Product Number: CV919, UDI: 20884521151649 - 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,… | 3109 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0014-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" C-12 Cutting, Product Number: SV2294, UDI 20884521151403 - 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,… | 5479 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0015-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 2/0 Undyed 30" V-20 Taper, Product Number: CV417G, UDI: 20884521149370 - 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,… | 5596 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0016-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 18" P-14 Cutting, Product Number: SV6830, UDI: 20884521152349 - 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,… | 3110 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0017-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18" P-24, Product Number: SV9911G, UDI: 20884521149776 - 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,… | 1258 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0018-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" CV-25 Taper, Product Number: CV3110, UDI: 20884521150918 - 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,… | 8598 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0019-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" P-11, Product Number: SVP2294, UDI: 20884521177403 - 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,… | 1886 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0020-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 1 Undyed 36" GS-12, Cutting Product Number: CV486, UDI: 20884521150925 - 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,… | 1264 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0021-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" SC-1, Product Number: SV2239, UDI: 20884521151779 - 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… | 1248 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0022-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 6/0 VL 18" P-10, Product Number: SV32, UDI: 20884521153117 - 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… | 1270 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0023-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 6/0 Undyed 30" P-10 Cutting, Product Number: SV4893, UDI: 20884521151717 - 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,… | 1267 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0024-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" CV-25 Taper, Product Number: CV3100, UDI: 20884521150901 - 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,… | 6150 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0025-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18" P-12 Cutting, Product Number: SV496G, UDI: 20884521149691 - 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,… | 1267 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0026-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" V-20 Taper, Product Number: CV416G, UDI: 20884521149363 - 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,… | 3107 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0027-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 1 Undyed 36" GS-21 Taper, Product Number: CV947, UDI: 20884521153056 - 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,… | 3103 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0028-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 5/0 Undyed 30" CV-23 Taper, Product Number: CV1213, UDI: 20884521150758 - 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,… | 1248 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0029-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18" P-12 Cut, Product Number: SV496, UDI: 20884521184258 - 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,… | 2499 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0030-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" P-14, Product Number: SVP2251, UDI: 20884521177380 - 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,… | 1262 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0031-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 5/0 Undyed 30" KV-11, TaperCutting, Product Number: CV2293, UDI: 20884521151588 - 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,… | 1264 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0032-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18" PC-10, Product Number: SV835G, UDI: 20884521149721 - 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,… | 1268 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0033-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 36" KV-34, TaperCutting Product Number: CV916, UDI: 20884521153032 - 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,… | 1276 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0034-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 1 Undyed 36" GS-25, Product Number: CV605, UDI: 20884521152295 - 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… | 1811 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0035-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" C-12 Cutting, Product Number: SV2295, UDI: 20884521151397 - 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,… | 1875 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0036-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 0 Undyed 36" GS-21 Taper CV946, UDI: 20884521151298 - 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… | 1272 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0037-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 0 Undyed 36" GS-11 Cutting CV4731, UDI: 20884521151359 - 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… | 1256 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0038-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" P-11 SVP2295, UDI: 20884521177410 - 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… | 1260 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0039-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 0 Undyed 36" GS-25 CV604, UDI: 20884521152288 - 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… | 1222 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0040-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" P-12 Cutting SV426, UDI: 20884521151731 - 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… | 1242 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0041-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" PC-11 SV487G, UDI: 10884521149595 - 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… | 1236 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0042-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 1 Undyed 36" GS-25 CV605, UDI: 20884521152295 - 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… | 3109 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0043-2021 | 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… | 1244 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0044-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 18" P-12 Cutting SV497G, UDI: 20884521149707 - 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… | 1266 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0045-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 2/0 Undyed 30" GS-20 CV9975G, UDI: 20884521149585 - 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… | 1253 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0046-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" P-12 Cutting SV426, UDI: 20884521151731 - 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… | 7496 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0047-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" CV-25 Taper CV3110, UDI: 20884521150918 - 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… | 7982 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0048-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" P-14 Cutting SV935, UDI: 20884521151755 - 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… | 10457 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Z-0049-2021 | Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" C-13 Cutting SV2298, UDI: 20884521151021 - 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… | 9214 | Class II | Terminated | 7 Oct 2020 |
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Class II: The middle of the three FDA recall classes.
The event in context
- Device events that started in 2020
- 916
- Share of these events in Class II
- 93%
- Product records in this event
- 40Median of the firm: 1
- Events of the firm on the register
- 7
Other events of the firm
| Initiated | Product (first record) | Type | Class | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct 2023 | Iconix Knotless 1.4mm Anchor with XBraid S (Blue/Black) REF 3911-714-520 Iconix Knotless 1.4mm Anchor with XBraid S (Bla | Device | Class II | 1 |
| 9 Dec 2020 | Covidien CV-9590 Velosorb Fast Braided Fast absorbable Suture 14 Metric 36" 90 cm, GS-24 Taper 1/2 40 mm, undyed, UDI: 1 | Device | Class II | 1 |
| 8 Feb 2019 | Riverpoint Medical 18G Brachy Grid, B&K style, REF RPG-18, Sterile, Rx. The firm name on the label is Riverpoint Medical | Device | Class II | 1 |
| 9 Jan 2018 | RP RIVERPOINT MEDICAL 18G Brachy Grid B&K(TM) style, REF RPG-18 Product Usage: The Riverpoint Brachytherapy Grid is used | Device | Class III | 1 |
| 5 Aug 2016 | Nylon Surgical Suture for human use and vet use, sold under brand name Riverlon, Securolon, Weblon. Product is sterile. | Device | Class II | 2 |
| 13 Dec 2012 | Polyglycolic-Lactic Acid Absorbable Surgical Suture Label reads in part "Coated VILET *** (Polyglacin 910) Suture UNDYED | Device | Class II | 1 |
Official channels
- FDA enforcement report Z-0010-2021The FDA record of the first product of this event.
- FDA: recalls, market withdrawals and safety alertsThe recall notices on the FDA site.
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Recall Register. FDA enforcement event 86254. https://recallregister.com/fda/ii/86254/. Source: openFDA enforcement reports. Data through .
Sources
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- Export date
- 28 Sep 2026
- Newest FDA report date on the register
- 23 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Where was the product distributed?
- The FDA record gives this distribution:
US Nationwide distribution.
- What quantity of product is in FDA event 86254?
- The event has 40 product records. The first record gives this quantity:
7969
- How did the recall start?
- The FDA record says:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
- How many device recalls of 2020 have the same class?
- 93% of the 916 device events that started in 2020 are in Class II.