Covidien: Medical Device Recall in 2024 - (Recall #: Z-1330-2024)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2024.

Data Source: FDA.
Product Description:

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

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 21, 2024
Date Posted: March 27, 2024
Recall Number: Z-1330-2024
Event ID: 94127
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.

Status: Ongoing
Product Quantity: 755,800
Code Information:

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

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated