Health product recall

Curity All Purpose Sponges (2018-12-26)

Starting date:
December 26, 2018
Posting date:
January 23, 2019
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-68842

Affected products

Curity All Purpose Sponges

Reason

This voluntary recall is being conducted because the product does not meet sterilization requirements. The potential harms of using this product non-sterilized are inflammation, cellulitis, and infection and wound infection. Cardinal health is not aware of any reports of injury or harm related to this issue.

Affected products

Curity All Purpose Sponges

Lot or serial number

18E190262

Model or catalog number

8044

Companies
Manufacturer
Cardinal Health
Patient Recovery Business from Covidien LLC
15 Hampshire Street
Mansfield, Massachusetts
02048
UNITED STATES