Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Covidien Vistec" X-Ray Detectable Sponges Recalled by Covidien LP Due to Medtronic is voluntarily recalling two production lots of...

Date: July 17, 2017
Company: Covidien LP
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Covidien LP directly.

Affected Products

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.

Quantity: 33,280

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 2 states: CO, PA

Affected (2 states)Not affected

About Covidien LP

Covidien LP has 57 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report