Kerlix" X-Ray Detectable Laparotomy Sponges, Tray Pack, 8" x 32" (20.3 cm x 81.3 cm) Item Number: 4037
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Covidien LLC is recalling Kerlix X-Ray Detectable Laparotomy Sponges in the 8" x 32" tray pack size (Item Number 4037) due to compromised sterility caused by a breach of the product's barrier. The recall affects 28,085 units distributed nationwide in the United States and in Canada, Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Croatia, France, Germany, Guadeloupe, Ireland, Italy, La Reunion, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
The affected products include all lots with codes beginning with 110000311262 through lot 15G162262X. The recall record does not specify what actions affected consumers or healthcare facilities should take in response to this recall.
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Compromised sterility due to breach of barrier
Reason for recall: Compromised sterility due to breach of barrier 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: 28085 Lot/code info: All lots beginning with 110000311262 through lot 15G162262X
Official record: FDA (Device enforcement) ↗
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