Warning
Medline Industries Recalls Medline Neuro Sponges
This is a Class II recall. This product may cause temporary health problems or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
Source: FDA
WarningRecall #Z-2008-2026Medical Device
Medline Industries Recalls Medline Neuro Sponges
Medline Industries, LP · Class II — Moderate Risk
Product Description
Medline Neuro Sponges, various dimensions, labeled as: 1. Neuro Sponges, Eponges neuro, Neuroesponjas, size 0.25" X 0.25", XR, 10/PK, Medline SKU NEUROSPNG02; 2. Neuro Sponges, Eponges neuro, Neuroesponjas, size 0.5" X 0.5", XR, 10/PK, Medline SKU NEUROSPNG05; 3. Neuro Sponges, Eponges neuro, Neuroesponjas, size 0.5" X 1", XR, LF, 10/PK, Medline SKU NEUROSPNG06; 4. Neuro Sponges, Eponges neuro, Neuroesponjas, size 0.5" X 1.5", XR, LF, 10/PK, Medline SKU NEUROSPNG07; 5. Neuro Sponges, Eponges neuro, Neuroesponjas, size 0.5" X 3", XR, LF, 10/PK, Medline SKU NEUROSPNG09; 6. Neuro Sponges, Eponges neuro, Neuroesponjas, size .75" X .75", XR, LF, 10/PK, Medline SKU NEUROSPNG11; 7. Neuro Sponges, Eponges neuro, Neuroesponjas, size 1" X 1", XR, LF, 10/PK, Medline SKU NEUROSPNG13; 8. Neuro Sponges, Eponges neuro, Neuroesponjas, size 1" X 3", XR, LF, 10/PK, Medline SKU NEUROSPNG14.
Reason for Recall
During an internal review, Medline identified higher-than-expected endotoxin levels on a representative Medline neuro sponge product, indicating that in-market product may be out-of-specification for endotoxin.
FDA Classification
Class II — Moderate Risk
A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using this product. Contact the recalling firm for further instructions regarding this product.
Sources: FDA openFDA Enforcement Database