AMD Medicom Inc. recalls Ritmed Neurological Sponges
- Recalling company
- AMD Medicom Inc.
- Product
- Ritmed Neurological Sponges, 0.75x0.75in, Sterile, REF: 85995C
- Reason
- Neurological sponges used to moisten or absorb biological fluid during neurological surgery and may also be used to protect the brain during incision, may not consistently meet endotoxin specification for devices that contact the cerebrospinal fluid. Elevated endotoxin levels may lead to neurovascular adverse events, febrile response, and/or local transient inflammation, hypotension, or nausea.
- Classification
- Class II – may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences
- Recall date
- May 8, 2026
- Reported
- Jun 24, 2026
- Distribution
- US: MT, NC, VA, CA, TX, OH, TN, IL, RI
- Status
- Ongoing
- Quantity
- 10
- Lot / codes
- UDI-DI: 10686864044465, Lot: 17936
- Company location
- Montreal
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall number
- Z-2459-2026
- Agency
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
View official FDA notice ↗ Search recall number Z-2459-2026 in the FDA Enforcement Report. Also see FDA recall press releases.
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