FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#170558

Product

Curity All Purpose Sponges, Non-woven, 4 Ply, 4" x 4" (10.2 cm x 10.2 cm) Product Code: 8044 - Product Usage: Ideal for applying ointments, prepping, wiping needles, cleaning slides and more Rayon/polyester blend construction Highly absorbent.

FDA product code
NABGauze / Sponge,Nonresorbable For External Use
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
General, Plastic Surgery
Affected lot / code info
Lot Number: 18E190262 Expiration Date: 05/2023

Why it was recalled

Curity All Purpose Sponges were not sterilized and distributed

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

Cardinal Health issued Urgent: Medical Device Recall dated 12/27/18 advising of the problem and action to take: inspect segregate and return product. Return the acknowledgment form.The letter provides instructions to direct consignees to notify customers. Questions contact Cardinal Health at 800-292-9332

Recalling firm

Firm
Cardinal Health
Address
200 LLC 15 Hampshire St, Bldg 5, Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048-1113

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and countries of Canada, Colombia.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-12-27
Terminated
2020-06-29
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #170558. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.