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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

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.

Reported: September 14, 2016 Initiated: August 5, 2016 #Z-2761-2016

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

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

Details

Recalling Firm
Riverpoint Medical, LLC
Units Affected
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.
Location
Portland, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Riverpoint Medical, LLC. Units affected: 2110 boxes distributed in the US and 72 boxes distributed outside US.
Why was this product recalled?
Nylon Surgical Sutures are recalled because the seals may become open during distribution or subsequent packaging.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 14, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2761-2016.