Americot 20-01S recall
Americot 20-01S (1/4" x 1/4") or 6mm x 6mm: Neurological sponges for use in the protection of neural tissue during surgery. Ref: 20-01S ¿ x ¿ inches…
Why was Americot 20-01S recalled?
Product defect where the X-ray detectable barium strip (aka radio-opaque marker) becomes detached from the sponge (pattie). May delay surgical process as the surgeon may require extra time to remove the markers from the surgical field.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA instructions.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
UDI-DI: 10749915000039 Lot Number Expiration Date: 2023/03 AQ 2028/03/31; 2023/06 AP 2028/06/30; 2023/10 BO 2028/10/31; 2023/12 AY 2028/12/31; 2024/05 AE 2029/05/31; 2024/06 AQ 2029/06/30
- Product
- Americot 20-01S (1/4" x 1/4") or 6mm x 6mm: Neurological sponges for use in the protection of neural tissue during surgery. Ref: 20-01S ¿ x ¿ inches…
- Recalling firm
- American Surgical Company, LLC
- Quantity
- 390 units
- Distribution
- CA, IA, IL, MN, MO, NY, OH, VA Foreign: Australia, Belgium, Hungry, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, UK Italy
- Recall date
- November 13, 2024
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Agency
- FDA (device)