Medical device manufacturer, Medtronic, has issued a medical device safety alert concerning its eye gauzes. Details of the affected products as below:-

• A) Covidien Curity Eye Pad; B) Covidien Curity Eye Pad Oval; C) Covidien Curity Eye Pad; D) Covidien Curity Wet Dressing; E) Covidien Kerlix Super Sponge Saline Dressing; F) Covidien Curity Sodium Chloride Dressing; G) Covidien Curity Saline Dressing
• Item code: A) 03201; B) 2841; C) 91650; D) 3337; E) 3338; F) 3339; G) 3606
• Lot numbers beginning with: A–C) 12, 13, 14, 15, 16; D–G) 14, 15, 16 (Exclude lots 16J098062, 16J098162, 16J098262)
• Expiration date: A–C) From Feb 2017 through Nov 2021; D–G) From Feb 2017 through Nov 2019

This voluntary recall is being conducted due to the potential for the sterile packaging to be compromised.

According to the manufacturer, the use of products with this condition may result in a potentially increased risk for infection. The customers are requested to quarantine and return any unused products of the affected items and lots.

According to the local supplier, the affected products are distributed in Hong Kong.

If you are in possession of the affected product, please contact your supplier for necessary actions.

Posted on 12 December 2016