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Situate Laparotomy Sponge Recalled by Covidien Due to Packs including 5 laparotomy sponges may contain incorrect...
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 directly.
Affected Products
Situate Laparotomy Sponge, RF and X-ray Detectable, REF: L1818-04P01C-1
Quantity: 755,800
Why Was This Recalled?
Packs including 5 laparotomy sponges may contain incorrect product with a blue loop, X-ray detectable feature, and ethylene oxide treatment; however, this incorrect product wasn't steam pre-treated prior to sterilization, and has no RF tag, which if non-sterile, may lead to infection, tissue trauma, and sepsis, and if in the scannable area, would lead a "CLEAR" display.
Where Was This Sold?
This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.
About Covidien
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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report