Nylon Surgical Suture for human use and vet use, sold under brand name Riverlon, Securolon, Weblon. Product is sterile. Part numbers: 663BK 663BL 664BL 928BK Product Usage: For use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological surgery.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2761-2016) was formally reported on September 14, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 5, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Riverpoint Medical, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Portland, OR. Federal records list the affected scope as 2110 boxes distributed in the US and 72 boxes distributed outside US.

The documented reason for this recall is: Nylon Surgical Sutures are recalled because the seals may become open during distribution or subsequent packaging. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide distribution in the states of ID, MA, OR, NY and in the country of Australia.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.