Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Laparotomy Sponge with the following product description and model numbers: Recalled by Medical Action Industries Inc Due to Potential lack of sterility assurance

Date: March 1, 2019
Company: Medical Action Industries Inc
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 Medical Action Industries Inc directly.

Affected Products

Laparotomy Sponge with the following product description and model numbers: 1. Lap 18X18 XR (5 each/pack, 20 pack/case) - Model Number 300, 450, SM40018, V300; 2. Lap 18X18 XR (5 each/pack, 40 pack/case) - Model Number 400, 404, V400, V450; 3. Lap 18X18 XR w/ring (5 each/pack, 40 pack/case) - Model Number 402; 4. Lap 4X18 XR (5 each/pack, 40 pack/case) - Model Number 407; 5. Lap 12X12 XR (5 each/pack, 40 pack/case) - Model Number 411; 6. Lap 12X12 XR w/ring (5 each/pack, 40 pack/case) - Model Number 412; 7. Lap 8X36 XR (5 each/pack, 40 pack/case) - Model Number 419; 8. Lap 17X26 XR (5 each/pack, 20 pack/case) - Model Number 426;

Quantity: 228,300 packs (5 units/pack)

Why Was This Recalled?

Potential lack of sterility assurance

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Medical Action Industries Inc

Medical Action Industries Inc has 14 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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