FDA Recall Open, Classified

Americot 20-01S (1/4" x 1/4") or 6mm x 6mm: Neurological sponges for use in the protection of neural tissue during surgery. Ref: 20-01S x inches or 6mm x 6mm) Component: N/A

Recall: Z-0287-2025 · Initiated September 18, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0287-2025
Event Number
95464
Firm
American Surgical Company, LLC
FEI Number
1221144
Product Code
HBA
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
September 18, 2024
Posted
November 1, 2024
Address
45 Congress St, Ste 153, Salem, MA, 01970-5998

Description

Americot 20-01S (1/4" x 1/4") or 6mm x 6mm: Neurological sponges for use in the protection of neural tissue during surgery. Ref: 20-01S x inches or 6mm x 6mm) Component: N/A

Reason

Product defect where the X-ray detectable barium strip (aka radio-opaque marker) becomes detached from the sponge (pattie). May delay surgical process as the surgeon may require extra time to remove the markers from the surgical field.

Action

American Surgical issued Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter on 9/26/24 via email. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Effective immediately, American Surgical Company, LLC (ASC) requests your assistance. We ask that all lots listed in the table above within your inventory immediately be discontinued for use. We also ask the inventory to be quarantined, counted, and discarded. " Report any complaint to ASC Customer Service 1-800-343-0060 or email: [email protected] " The product code and lot number can be found on the individual product pouch and carton. " Please respond to this request by the deadline in the form below and return the completed form to [email protected] or Fax: 1-781-595-5460 even if you do not have any inventory that remains. " If you distribute this product, please forward them a copy of this communication and notify ASC Customer Service immediately. Further information and support: " For general questions regarding this communication, contact Customer Service at 800-343-0060 between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

Distribution

CA, IA, IL, MN, MO, NY, OH, VA Foreign: Australia, Belgium, Hungry, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, UK Italy

Quantity

390 units