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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Polypropylene Surgical Sutures, brand Webglo, for vet use. Product is sterile. Part number: GP8665 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-2762-2016

Product Description

Polypropylene Surgical Sutures, brand Webglo, for vet use. Product is sterile. Part number: GP8665 Product Usage: For use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological surgery.

Reason for Recall

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

Details

Recalling Firm
Riverpoint Medical, LLC
Units Affected
61 boxes distributed in the US only
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?
Polypropylene Surgical Sutures, brand Webglo, for vet use. Product is sterile. Part number: GP8665 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: 61 boxes distributed in the US only.
Why was this product recalled?
Polypropylene 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-2762-2016.