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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

General Surgery Pack, part number 006880-3. This is a custom convenience surgical instrument disposable kit. There are multiple component in this kit and the recalled item subject to recall is Medtronic Kerlix X-Ray Detectable Laparotomy Sponges.

Reported: June 8, 2016 Initiated: March 21, 2016 #Z-1870-2016

Product Description

General Surgery Pack, part number 006880-3. This is a custom convenience surgical instrument disposable kit. There are multiple component in this kit and the recalled item subject to recall is Medtronic Kerlix X-Ray Detectable Laparotomy Sponges.

Reason for Recall

These packs contain item #4037 Kerlix X-ray Detectable Laparotomy Sponges which were recalled by Medtronic due to the potential for sterile barrier to be comprised at the packaging seal.

Details

Units Affected
170 units
Distribution
Nationwide distribution to Louisiana and Montana.
Location
Billings, MT

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
General Surgery Pack, part number 006880-3. This is a custom convenience surgical instrument disposable kit. There are multiple component in this kit and the recalled item subject to recall is Medtronic Kerlix X-Ray Detectable Laparotomy Sponges.. Recalled by Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.. Units affected: 170 units.
Why was this product recalled?
These packs contain item #4037 Kerlix X-ray Detectable Laparotomy Sponges which were recalled by Medtronic due to the potential for sterile barrier to be comprised at the packaging seal.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 8, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1870-2016.