FDA Recall Terminated

Vistec X-Ray Detectable Sponges, 16 Ply, 8" x 4" (20.3 cm x 10.2 cm) Item Number: 7319

Recall: Z-1858-2016 · Initiated March 3, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1858-2016
Event Number
73427
Firm
Covidien LLC
FEI Number
1219930
Product Code
LRS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging process control
Initiated
March 3, 2016
Posted
May 31, 2016
Terminated
June 15, 2017
Address
60 Middletown Ave, North Haven, CT, 06473-3908

Description

Vistec X-Ray Detectable Sponges, 16 Ply, 8" x 4" (20.3 cm x 10.2 cm) Item Number: 7319

Reason

Compromised sterility due to breach of barrier

Action

Covidien initiated recall by letter on March 4, 2016. Customers were notified via Federal Express and the letter instructs customers to discontinue use of the product and return all inventory to Medtronic (Covidien), 195 McDermott Road, North Haven, CT 06473, Attention: Field Returns Department. Any questions or concerns, contact your Medtronic representative or Customer Service at (800) 882-5878

Distribution

Distributed US (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, Austria, Belgium, Columbia, Croatia, France, Germany, Guadeloupe, Ireland, Italy, La Reunion, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom.

Quantity

372480