Situate Laparotomy Sponge, RF and X-ray Detectable, REF: L1818-04P01C-1

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: February 21, 2024 Covidien Other Medical Devices Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    UDI-DI: 20884521700953, 10884521700956. Lots: 230504KF, 220903KF, 221102KF
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Covidien
Reason for Recall:
Packs including 5 laparotomy sponges may contain incorrect product with a blue loop, X-ray detectable feature, and ethylene oxide treatment; however, this incorrect product wasn't steam pre-treated prior to sterilization, and has no RF tag, which if non-sterile, may lead to infection, tissue trauma, and sepsis, and if in the scannable area, would lead a "CLEAR" display.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Situate Laparotomy Sponge, RF and X-ray Detectable, REF: L1818-04P01C-1

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

UDI-DI: 20884521700953, 10884521700956. Lots: 230504KF, 220903KF, 221102KF

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1330-2024

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