Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 19864 |
| Brand Name: | Kendall Curity™ X-Ray Detectable Laparotomy Sponges, Soft Pouch Pack |
| Model: | 6522 |
| Affected: | All Lots beginning with 110000161662 through Lot 15G255462X |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Covidien NZ Ltd Level 3, Building 5, Central Park Corporate Centre 666 Great South Road Penrose AUCKLAND 1051 |
| Contact Information: | 0508 489 264 |
| Manufacturer: | Kendall, a division of Tyco Healthcare Group LP |
| Issue: | Recall is being conducted due to the potential for the sterile barrier to be compromised at the package seal. The use of products with this condition may result in a potentially increased risk for infection.There have been no reports of serius injury associated with this issue. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 8/3/2016 |
