Pilling Wecksorb Neurosponges Recall: Endotoxin Risk in Cotton Sponges
Recall of 1,481,700 US units of Pilling Wecksorb Neurosponges (cotton) due to potential endotoxin levels. Affected models include 200100-200131 with specific UDI codes and batch numbers. No remedy stated in official notice.
Recall notice
Due to out-of-specification, or potential out-of-specification, levels of endotoxins
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What happened, in plain English
TELEFLEX LLC is recalling certain Pilling Wecksorb Neurosponges (cotton) because they may contain unsafe levels of endotoxins. These sponges are used in brain and spinal surgery to protect tissue. The recall affects specific model numbers and batch codes listed in the notice. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/49201-pilling-wecksorb-neurosponges-recall-endotoxin-risk-in-cotton-sponges.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/49201-pilling-wecksorb-neurosponges-recall-endotoxin-risk-in-cotton-sponges · Updated August 10, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2639-2026
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“Pilling Wecksorb Neurosponges Recall: Endotoxin Risk in Cotton Sponges.” GovInfoNow, updated August 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/49201-pilling-wecksorb-neurosponges-recall-endotoxin-risk-in-cotton-sponges. Based on FDA recall #Z-2639-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2639-2026%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The recall is due to potential out-of-specification levels of endotoxins in the cotton sponges. Endotoxins are bacterial components that can cause infections or adverse reactions when introduced into the body, especially during surgical procedures.
Who’s affected
Surgical teams and hospitals that use Pilling Wecksorb Neurosponges (cotton) for brain or spinal procedures are likely affected. Patients receiving these sponges during surgery may be at risk if the recalled items were used.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model numbers 200100-200131 with specific UDI codes and batch numbers listed in the recall notice. The sponges are used in brain and spinal surgery to protect tissue.
- Brand
Pilling Wecksorb- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Review the model numbers and batch codes listed in the recall notice to determine if your item is affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 45 states.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA,…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 2 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2639-2026 (May 7, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2639-2026 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 10, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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