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Covidien LLC recalls Curity X-Ray Detectable Laparotomy Sponges, Soft Pouch Pack, 4" x 18" (10.2 cm x 45.7 cm) Item Number: 6545
Recalled June 8, 2016 · FDA recall Z-1856-2016 · Covidien
Hazard
Compromised sterility due to breach of barrier · FDA Class II
Units
70960
Sold at
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.
Description
Compromised sterility due to breach of barrier
Product
Curity X-Ray Detectable Laparotomy Sponges, Soft Pouch Pack, 4" x 18" (10.2 cm x 45.7 cm) Item Number: 6545
Manufacturer(s)
Covidien LLC
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →