Riverpoint Medical Recalls Webglo Polypropylene Surgical Sutures Due to Seal Issues
Riverpoint Medical is recalling specific lots of Webglo polypropylene surgical sutures because the seals may open during distribution or packaging.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves potential loss of sterility due to seal failure, which is a moderate risk without reported injuries.
Plain-English summary
Riverpoint Medical, LLC is recalling 61 boxes of Webglo polypropylene surgical sutures (Part number GP8665) intended for veterinary use. The recall is due to a defect where the product seals may become open during distribution or subsequent packaging.
The affected product is sterile and is used for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological surgery. The specific lot number for the veterinary use is 160218-05V.
Distribution was limited to the United States (specifically in the states of ID, MA, OR, and NY) and Australia. Users of this product should stop using the affected sutures and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- 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.
- Manufacturer
- Riverpoint Medical, LLC
- Affected units
- 61
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Lot For Vet use: 160218-05V
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Riverpoint Medical, LLC under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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