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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-1330-2024

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

Published March 27, 2024 · Recall initiated: February 21, 2024

Status when published: Ongoing — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Manufacturer
Covidien
Distributor
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.
Lot
UDI-DI: 20884521700953, 10884521700956. Lots: 230504KF, 220903KF, 221102KF
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States

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