American Surgical Company recalls Americot 20-01S neurological sponges due to potential detachment of the X-ray detectable barium strip, which may delay surgery as surgeons need extra time to remove markers from the surgical field.
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.
American Surgical Company recalls specific neurological sponges used in surgery because a barium strip that helps surgeons see the sponge with X-rays can become detached. This may cause delays during surgery as the surgeon needs extra time to remove the markers from the surgical field.
The X-ray detectable barium strip (radio-opaque marker) on the sponge can become detached from the sponge during surgery. This may require the surgeon to spend extra time removing the markers from the surgical field, potentially delaying the procedure.
Surgical teams using Americot 20-01S neurological sponges during procedures. The risk is low as the detachment is unlikely to cause serious injury but may delay surgery.
Check for Americot 20-01S sponges that are 1/4" x 1/4" or 6mm x 6mm. The lot numbers and expiration dates are listed in the product description.
Review the product's size (1/4" x 1/4" or 6mm x 6mm) and lot numbers from the description to confirm if it is affected.
The X-ray detectable barium strip (radio-opaque marker) can become detached from the sponge, which may delay surgery as the surgeon needs extra time to remove the markers from the surgical field.
Check for Americot 20-01S sponges that are 1/4" x 1/4" or 6mm x 6mm. The lot numbers and expiration dates are listed in the product description.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact American Surgical Company for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send American Surgical Company to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0287-2025 — American Surgical Company American Surgical Company Hello, I own a American Surgical Company that is covered by recall Z-0287-2025 from American Surgical Company. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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