FDA Recall Open, Classified

Situate Laparotomy Sponge, RF and X-ray Detectable, REF: L1818-04P01C-1

Recall: Z-1330-2024 · Initiated February 21, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1330-2024
Event Number
94127
Firm
Covidien
FEI Number
3026612481
Product Code
GDY
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Labeling mix-ups
Initiated
February 21, 2024
Posted
March 21, 2024
Address
200 Medtronic Dr, Lafayette, CO, 80026

Description

Situate Laparotomy Sponge, RF and X-ray Detectable, REF: L1818-04P01C-1

Reason

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.

Action

On 2/21/24, recall notices were mailed to customers and distributors who were asked to do the following: 1) Do not use impacted products. 2) Remove, quarantine, and return all unused affected product. 3) This communication needs to be passed to all those who need to be aware within your organization where impacted devices have been transferred, and to any other associated organizations that may be impacted by this action. 4) Complete and return the customer confirmation form to [email protected] Customers with questions can contact the firm at 800-962-9888 Option 2.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV.

Quantity

755,800