Covidien LP Recall: Covidien Vistec" X-Ray Detectable Sponges, 7317 Vistec" X-Ray Detectab
Covidien LP Recall: Covidien Vistec" X-Ray Detectable Sponges, 7317 Vistec" X-Ray Detectab is one of 9,000 recalls in the RecallGuard dataset. Key details — Recalling firm: Covidien LP; Product: Covidien Vistec" X-Ray Detectable Sponges, 7317 Vistec" X-Ray Detectable Sponges Sponge. product Usage: Vistec X-Ray Detectab
| Recalling firm | Covidien LP |
|---|---|
| Product | Covidien Vistec" X-Ray Detectable Sponges, 7317 Vistec" X-Ray Detectable Sponges Sponge. product Usage: Vistec X-Ray Detectable Sponges are medical absorbent devices intended to be used internally within the body cavity to control bleeding or for applying medication. These sponges contain unique dual-colored elements that combines blue radiopaque strand with white strand, which is visible when sponge is saturated with blood. |
| Reason for recall | Medtronic is voluntarily recalling two production lots of its Covidien Vistec" x-ray detectable sponges de to possible contamination with human blood caused by handling of the product during the manufacturing process and prior to final packaging and Ethylene Oxide sterilization. |
| Classification | Class II (moderate — may cause temporary or reversible health consequences) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Distribution | U.S., Gov Accts, and foreign countries: PA, PR, CO. |
| Recall initiated | 20170717 |
| Recall number | Z-0534-2018 |
| Category | device |
| State | GA |
| Country | United States |
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