Covidien Curity Eye Pad Oval — Class II medical device recall Z-1740-2017
Terminated recall by Covidien LLC, reported 2017-04-12, distributed nationwide. Product sterility is compromised due to breach of sterile barrier
| Recall number | Z-1740-2017 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Covidien LLC, North Haven, CT, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2017-03-03 |
| Classified | 2017-04-06 |
| Reported by FDA | 2017-04-12 |
| Terminated | 2019-10-07 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | AE, AU, BE, CA, CH, CZ, DK, EG, ES, FR, GB, GR, HU, IE, IL, IT, JP, KE, LU, MX, NL, NO, PH, PL, PT, RU, SA, SG, SK, ZA |
| Quantity | 24,765,540 |
| Reason classes | sterility |
| Model numbers | 2841 |
Product
Covidien Curity Eye Pad Oval, 1-5/8 x 2-5/8 (4.2 cm x 6.7 cm), Sterile Item Code: 2841 The sterile eye pad is a device that consists of a pad made of various materials, such as gauze and cotton, intended for use as a bandage over the eye for protection or absorption of secretions. It is supplied sterile to allow for use in the operating room, and for application to the eye following injury and or surgery in order to reduce the likelihood of introduction of infection
Reason for recall
Product sterility is compromised due to breach of sterile barrier
Machine access
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