CanadaMedline Neuro Sponges (Gauze Sponges, X‑ray Detectable; model/catalog numbers NEUROSPNG02, NEUROSPNG05, NEUROSPNG06, NEUROSPNG07, NEUROSPNG09, NEUROSPNG11, NEUROSPNG13, NEUROSPNG14; all lots) are affected. They were recalled because of a potential out‑of‑specification for endotoxin, and elevated endotoxin levels may present potential health risks that could require medical or surgical intervention. Customers are advised to destroy the recalled products and to contact the manufacturer if they require additional information.
What's being recalled
Companies: Medline Industries, LP, Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, Illinois, United States, 60093.
How to identify it
Affected products: Gauze Sponges, X-Ray Detectable; Lot or serial number: All lots.; Model or catalogue number: NEUROSPNG05
Affected products: Gauze Sponges, X-Ray Detectable; Lot or serial number: All lots.; Model or catalogue number: NEUROSPNG02
Affected products: Gauze Sponges, X-Ray Detectable; Lot or serial number: All lots.; Model or catalogue number: NEUROSPNG13
Affected products: Gauze Sponges, X-Ray Detectable; Lot or serial number: All lots.; Model or catalogue number: NEUROSPNG06
Affected products: Gauze Sponges, X-Ray Detectable; Lot or serial number: All lots.; Model or catalogue number: NEUROSPNG07
Affected products: Gauze Sponges, X-Ray Detectable; Lot or serial number: All lots.; Model or catalogue number: NEUROSPNG14
Affected products: Gauze Sponges, X-Ray Detectable; Lot or serial number: All lots.; Model or catalogue number: NEUROSPNG09
Affected products: Gauze Sponges, X-Ray Detectable; Lot or serial number: All lots.; Model or catalogue number: NEUROSPNG11
The hazard
Specific item(s) and lot(s) of Medline neuro sponges are recalled due to a potential out-of-specification for endotoxin. Elevated endotoxin levels may present potential health risks that could require medical or surgical intervention. The likelihood of adverse health consequences is considered remote. Customers are advised to destroy the recalled products.
What to do
Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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