Medical Action Industries recalls specific laparotomy sponges due to potential lack of sterility assurance. Affected models include Lap 18X18 XR with various model numbers and expiration dates. Consumers should check their product details to determine if they are affected.
Potential lack of sterility assurance
Medical Action Industries is recalling certain laparotomy sponges that may not be sterile. This could lead to infections during surgery if the sponges are used without proper sterility. Affected products include specific sizes and model numbers with associated expiration dates.
The sponges may not be sterile, which could lead to infections during surgical procedures if used without proper sterilization. This hazard is related to the potential failure in the sterility assurance process during manufacturing.
Surgical patients and medical professionals who use the recalled laparotomy sponges. The risk is primarily for those who have the specific model numbers listed in the recall.
Check the model number on the sponge packaging. Affected models include Lap 18X18 XR with model numbers 300, 450, SM40018, V300, 400, 404, V400, V450, 402, 407, 411, 412, 419, and 426. Also check the expiration date and lot number listed on the packaging.
Review the model number and expiration date on the sponge packaging to determine if it matches the recalled items listed in the notice.
The affected model numbers include Lap 18X18 XR with model numbers 300, 450, SM40018, V300, 400, 404, V400, V450, 402, 407, 411, 412, 419, and 426.
Check the model number and expiration date on the sponge packaging. The recall includes specific model numbers and associated expiration dates listed in the notice.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking if the product is affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medical Action Industries to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1068-2019 — Medical Action Industries Medical Action Industries Hello, I own a Medical Action Industries that is covered by recall Z-1068-2019 from Medical Action Industries. 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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