The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) of United Kingdom posted a medical device safety alert concerning Covidien Curity All Purpose Gauze Sponges, Curity X-Ray Detectable Laparotomy Sponges, Kerlix X-Ray Detectable Laparotomy Sponges, Vistec X-Ray Detectable Sponges manufactured by Medtronic.
The manufacturer is recalling specific item codes and production lots of the above products due to the potential for the sterile barrier to be compromised at the package seal. The use of products with this condition may result in a potentially increased risk for infection.
For details, please refer to the MHRA website:
https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/field-safety-notices-14-march-to-18-march-2016
If you are in possession of the affected products, please contact your supplier for necessary actions
Posted on 22 March 2016