Ritmed Neurological Sponges recall: Endotoxin
Ritmed Neurological Sponges, 0.75x0.75in, Sterile, REF: 85995C
Why was Ritmed Neurological Sponges recalled?
Neurological sponges used to moisten or absorb biological fluid during neurological surgery and may also be used to protect the brain during incision, may not consistently meet endotoxin specification for devices that contact the cerebrospinal fluid. Elevated endotoxin levels may lead to neurovascular adverse events, febrile response, and/or local transient inflammation, hypotension, or nausea.
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: 10686864044465, Lot: 17936
- Product
- Ritmed Neurological Sponges, 0.75x0.75in, Sterile, REF: 85995C
- Recalling firm
- AMD Medicom Inc.
- Quantity
- 10
- Distribution
- US: MT, NC, VA, CA, TX, OH, TN, IL, RI
- Recall date
- June 24, 2026
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Agency
- FDA (device)