Devices

Device Recall PolyglycolicLactic Acid Absorbable Surgical Suture

Model / Serial
Lot 120716-01
Product Classification
General and Plastic Surgery Devices
Device Class
2
Implanted device?
Yes
Distribution
US Distribution in the states of: AZ, FL, and TX.
Product Description
Polyglycolic-Lactic Acid Absorbable Surgical Suture || Label reads in part "Coated VILET *** (Polyglacin 910) Suture UNDYED BRANDED V423 *** Riverpoint ***" || PGLA surgical suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in opthalmic procedures, but not for use in cardiovascular and neurological tissues
Manufacturer
Riverpoint Medical, LLC
1 Event
- Recall of Device Recall PolyglycolicLactic Acid Absorbable Surgical Suture

Manufacturer

Riverpoint Medical, LLC

Manufacturer Address
Riverpoint Medical, LLC, 825 NE 25th Ave, Portland OR 97232-2304
Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
Riverpoint Medical LLC
Source
USFDA

About this database

Explore more than 120,000 Recalls, Safety Alerts and Field Safety Notices of medical devices and their connections with their manufacturers.

Stories in your inbox

Do you work in the medical industry? Or have experience with a medical device? Our reporting is not done yet. We want to hear from you.

Tell us your story!

Disclaimer

Medical devices help to diagnose, prevent and treat many injuries and diseases. We are not suggesting or implying that any companies or other entities included in the International Medical Devices Database engaged in unlawful conduct or otherwise acted improperly. The same device may have different names in different countries. This database is not intended to provide medical advice and patients should check with their doctors to determine if it contains relevant information and if such information has medical implications for them.

Download the data

The International Medical Devices Database is licensed under the Open Database License and its contents under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license. Always cite the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists when using this data. You can download a raw copy of the database here.

Download all (zipped)