FDAClass IIApril 12, 2017

Covidien Kerlix Super Sponge Saline Dressing recall: Sterility Concern

Covidien Kerlix Super Sponge Saline Dressing, Sterile Item Code: 3338 Curity sodium chloride dressing is saturated in a 20% hypertonic saline…

Why was Covidien Kerlix Super Sponge Saline Dressing recalled?

Product sterility is compromised due to breach of sterile barrier

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current 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?

Lot Number beginning with: 14, 15, 16 Expiration Date: From February 2017 through November 2019

Product
Covidien Kerlix Super Sponge Saline Dressing, Sterile Item Code: 3338 Curity sodium chloride dressing is saturated in a 20% hypertonic saline…
Recalling firm
Covidien LLC
Quantity
38794
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution. US (Nationwide), Internationally to Canada, Australia, Brunei, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Singapore, Andorra, Belgium, Botswana, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Libya, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Russian Federation, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Slovakia, South Africa, Switzerland, UAE, and United Kingdom.
Recall date
April 12, 2017
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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