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
FDA Recall Z-1740-2017 · Posted 2017-03-27
Recalling FirmCovidien LLC
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeHMP
Date Initiated2017-03-03
Date Terminated2019-10-07
Product Quantity24765540
Reason for Recall
Product sterility is compromised due to breach of sterile barrier
Firm Action
Medtronic/Covidien) initiated recall by letter on March 3, 2017 via Federal Express. The letter instructs customers to discontinue use of the product and return all inventory to Medtronic (Covidien), 195 McDermott Road, North Haven, CT 06473, Attention: Field Returns Department. Contact Medtronic representative or Customer Service at (800) 882-5878
For questions regarding this recall call 203-492-5000.
Root Cause
Packaging process control
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution. US (Nationwide), Internationally to Canada, Australia, Brunei, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Singapore, Andorra, Belgium, Botswana, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Libya, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Russian Federation, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Slovakia, South Africa, Switzerland, UAE, and United Kingdom.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.