Riverpoint Medical, LLC: Medical Device Recall in 2020 - (Recall #: Z-0031-2021)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2020.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

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, cardiovascular or neurological procedures.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: August 3, 2020

Date Posted: October 7, 2020

Recall Number: Z-0031-2021

Event ID: 86254

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.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 1264

Code Information:

Lot Number: 20060118X

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide distribution.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated