Covidien recalls Situate Laparotomy Sponge, RF and X-ray Detectable, REF: L1818-04P01C-1
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…
Read the official notice →- Date
- 2024-03-27
- Country
- United States
- Brand
- Covidien
- Product
- Situate Laparotomy Sponge, RF and X-ray Detectable, REF: L1818-04P01C-1
- Classification
- Class II
- Units
- US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL,…
- Category
- Drugs & medical
- Source
- FDA · Device
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