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.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Lot For human use: 160210-02. Lots For Vet use: 160223-03V 160302-06V 160202-01V 160217-02V 160224-03V 160218-03V 160204-01
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Riverpoint Medical, LLC
- Reason for Recall:
- Nylon Surgical Sutures are recalled because the seals may become open during distribution or subsequent packaging.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full 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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Lot For human use: 160210-02. Lots For Vet use: 160223-03V 160302-06V 160202-01V 160217-02V 160224-03V 160218-03V 160204-01
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2761-2016
Related Recalls
Use of a 1.4 drill in hard bone conditions caused increased insertion forces leading to subsequent failures of the inserter, when the inserters bend, it may also move off the drill hole location leading to damage of the suture construct during insertion. Suture damage may lead to suture breaks during use.
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Due to a manufacturing error, there is a potential that sutures may exhibit inadequate tensile strength. This could potentially lead to intra-operative and post-operative complications such as suture break or wound dehiscence.
The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention.