Situate Laparotomy Sponge, RF and X-ray Detectable, REF: L1818-04P01C-1
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1330-2024.
Packs including 5 laparotomy sponges may contain incorrect product with a blue loop, X-ray detectable feature, and ethylene oxide treatment; however, this incorrect product wasn't steam pre-treated prior to sterilization, and has no RF tag, which if non-sterile, may lead to infection, tissue trauma, and sepsis, and if in the scannable area, would lead a "CLEAR" display.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1330-2024.
Recall ongoing. Follow firm instructions.
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Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1330-2024.
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Covidien Recall FAQ
Covidien is the subject of a medical devices safety report: Situate Laparotomy Sponge, RF and X-ray Detectable, REF: L1818-04P01C-1. The notice was published on February 21, 2024 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 755,800 units are potentially affected.