Covidien LLC recalls Curity" X-Ray Detectable Laparotomy Sponges, Soft Pouch Pack, 8" x 36" (20.3 cm x 91.4 cm) Item Number: 6556

Recalled June 8, 2016 · FDA recall Z-1857-2016 · Covidien

Hazard

Compromised sterility due to breach of barrier · FDA Class II

Units

87680

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, 8" x 36" (20.3 cm x 91.4 cm) Item Number: 6556

Manufacturer(s)

Covidien LLC

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →