Carefree Surgical Specialties recalls Brand Name: Carefree Surgical Specialties Product Name: Robotic/Laparoscopy Kittner +…
Reason for recall
Due to two issues: 1. Product contamination (biological foreign matter) that could compromise sterility. 2. Incorrect quantity of gauze in sterile packaging
Affected product
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Affected products & lots
- Brand Name: Carefree Surgical Specialties Product Name: Robotic/Laparoscopy Kittner + Tail Large 4 Long X-Ray Detectable 5pk 25pk/CS Roll Gauzes Model/Catalog Number: 15508/25 Product Description: Robotic/Laparoscopy Kittner + Tail Large 4 Long X-Ray Detectable 5pk 25pk/CS Roll GauzesUDI CodeAffected lot1595
What the firm is doing
On 07/9/2025 and 07/14/2025, the firm send via email and certified mail an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE VOLUNTARY RECALL" Letter to customers informing them of two product issues: 1. the potential presence of foreign matter contamination within some units. 2. packaging discrepancy involving the number of gauze packs contained within sealed units. Customers are instructed to: For Issue 1: 1. Discontinue Use: Discontinue use of any unopened packages of SKU 15506/25 from Lots 1607. 2.Report any findings: Report any findings to Carefree Surgical using the contact information below. 3.Return or Dispose of Affected Product: "Customers may return affected product to Carefree Surgical Specialties, Inc. A shipping label will be provided upon request. "Or, if preferred, Customers may dispose of affected units per your facility s procedures and notify us for documentation and replacement coordination. 4.Do not use, resell, or further distribute affected product. For Issue 2: 1.Inspect their inventory: Visually check all unopened packages of SKU 15508/25 from Lots 1595 and SKU 15505/25 from Lots 1645 and 1650 to confirm each contains five (5) sterile gauze rolls 2.Report any discrepancies: If any units contain more than 5 rolls, please notify us immediately using the contact information below. 3.Return or Dispose of Affected Product: "Customers may return affected product to Carefree Surgical Specialties, Inc. A shipping label will be provided upon request. "Or, if preferred, Customers may dispose of affected units per your facility s procedures and notify us for documentation and replacement coordination. 4.Do not use, resell, or further distribute affected product. Any questions or need assistance with returns or replacements, please contact: Attn: Sarah Monroe Carefree Surgical Specialties, Inc. (916)663-4082 or support@carefreesurgical.com
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US Nationwide distribution in the states of KY, TX, FL, NC, CO, CA, ID, WV, NY, IL, IN, IA, MI, LA, WI, MT, VA, MA, TN, CT, AL, PA, MO, NJ, AR, OH, NE, AZ, MN, MD, GA, NC, WA, VT, OK, RI, SC, NH, VT, NV, OR.
Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Sources & references
- FDA enforcement recordOfficial FDA database entry for Z-2281-2025
- FDA 510(k) clearance · K882708The device's official FDA premarket clearance record
- FDA device classification · GDYOfficial FDA classification for this device type
- CFR regulation · 21 CFR 878.4450The federal regulation governing this device
- FDA recall announcementSearch FDA.gov for the official press announcement
- Find Carefree Surgical SpecialtiesSearch for the manufacturer's official notice
- News coverageRecent reporting on this recall and manufacturer
- openFDA data recordThe raw JSON record this page is built from
Source: U.S. FDA openFDA device enforcement reports. This summary is informational and may lag or differ from the official record. Always verify against the FDA before acting.
Taylor Coteus is RecallWatch's Legal News Analyst, covering FDA medical-device enforcement and patient-safety litigation. He reviews every recall against the FDA's official openFDA record before it is published and is responsible for corrections and editorial accuracy.
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