FDASeptember 18, 2024device
Americot 20-01S (1/4" x 1/4") or 6mm x 6mm: Neurological sponges for use in the protection of neural tissue during surgery. Ref: 20-01S ¿ x ¿ inches or 6mm x 6mm) Component: N/A
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
The hazard
Product defect where the X-ray detectable barium strip (aka radio-opaque marker) becomes detached from the sponge (pattie). May delay surgical process as the surgeon may require extra time to remove the markers from the surgical field.
What to do
FDA enforcement status: Ongoing
Brands named
american surgicalamerican
UPCs
10749915000039
Recall history
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