FDAMarch 3, 2016device

Kerlix" X-Ray Detectable Laparotomy Sponges, Tray Pack, 8" x 32" (20.3 cm x 81.3 cm) Item Number: 4037

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

Compromised sterility due to breach of barrier

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

covidien

UPCs

110000311262

Recall history

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