Velosorb
Braided Fast Absorbable Suture, KV-34, 1x Undyed Strand
4manufacturers in China registered for this device type
2catalogue numbers in this listing
Who Else Makes It
Concentrated in Shanghai (1), Shandong (1), Beijing (1).
| Manufacturer | City | Province | Registered as | Device types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zimmer (Shanghai) Medical International Trading Co., Ltd. | Shanghai | Shanghai | Exporter | 106 |
| Foosin Medical Supplies Inc.ltd | Weihai | Shandong | Manufacturer | 8 |
| ARC Medical Supplies (Beijing) Co., Ltd. | Beijing | Beijing | Manufacturer | 7 |
| Sichuan Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. | Chengdu | Sichuan | Contract manufacturer | 2 |
Record
| Listed by | Covidien LP, United States |
|---|---|
| FDA product code | GAM |
| Device type | Suture, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid |
| Device class | Class 2 |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 878.4493 |
| 510(k) | K120556 |
| Record published | 2017-10-11 |
| Record revised | 2025-06-24 (version 12) |
Specifications
| MRI safety | Labeling does not contain MRI Safety Information |
|---|---|
| Supplied sterile | Yes |
| Single use | Yes |
| Prescription | Prescription only |
| Label carries | lot or batch number, expiry date |
| Packaging | Case of 36 |
| Sizes | Length 36 to 40 in |
| Distribution end date | 2019-03-08 |
Catalogue Numbers
| Catalogue number | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SV412 | Diameter, 4/0, N/A; | In distribution |
| CV927 | Length 40 in | Withdrawn |
Same Product Code
| Product | Sold by | Catalogue numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Novosyn | B Braun Surgical SA | 2,286 |
| DemeCRYL | Demetech Corp. | 2,092 |
| DemeSORB | Demetech Corp. | 1,625 |
| Safil | B Braun Surgical SA | 1,613 |
| Monosyn | B Braun Surgical SA | 1,096 |
| E-Pack | Ethicon, Inc. | 967 |
| Coated Vicryl | Ethicon, Inc. | 933 |
| DemeQUICK | Demetech Corp. | 732 |
| Polysorb | Covidien LP | 732 |
| DemeCAPRONE | Demetech Corp. | 707 |
| Wego-PGA Absorbable Surgical Suture With Needle | Foosin Medical Supplies Inc.ltd | 554 |
| Safil Quick+ | B Braun Surgical SA | 414 |
Showing 12 of 463. All products under Suture, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid
Recalls Naming This Product
41 recalls name this product by its own identifiers, the 510(k) it is cleared under.
| Recalled by | Identified by | Initiated | FDA class | Root cause | Reason | Quantity | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-12-09 | Class II | Process control | 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. | 3060 units | 2023-04-21 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 7969 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 9820 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 8623 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 3109 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 5479 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 5596 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 3110 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 1258 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 8598 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 1886 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 1264 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 1248 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 1270 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 1267 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 6150 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 1267 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 3107 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 3103 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 1248 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 2499 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 1262 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 1264 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 1268 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 1276 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 1811 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 1875 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 1272 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 1256 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 1260 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 1222 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 1242 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 1236 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 3109 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 1244 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 1266 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 1253 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 7496 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 7982 | 2022-09-08 |
| Riverpoint Medical LLC | 510(k) number | 2020-08-03 | Class II | Under Investigation by firm | The surgical suture is non-sterile. Use could compromise the sterile field, increase risk of a surgical site infection, and increase break strength retention. | 10457 | 2022-09-08 |
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PMA Approvals
A premarket approval is the full Class III route, granted on clinical evidence rather than on equivalence to an existing device. It is the highest regulatory bar a device of this type can clear.
| PMA number | Decision | Trade name | Approved to |
|---|---|---|---|
| P840051 | 1989-06-07 | MAXON(TM) POLYGLYCONATE MONOFILAMENT ABSORBABLE SU | Davis & Geck, Inc. |
| N18387 | 1987-06-18 | PDS(TM) SUTURE (CLEAR) | Ethicon, Inc. |
| N16881 | 1981-12-04 | DEXON | Davis & Geck, Inc. |
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