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Class IIOngoingZ-2283-2025

Carefree Surgical Specialties recalls Brand Name: Carefree Surgical Specialties Product Name: Robotic/Laparoscopy Kittner Ro…

Carefree Surgical SpecialtiesNampa, ID, United StatesReported Aug 20, 2025 · 11 months ago
Legal News Analyst ·

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 Rolls Gauze Medium 4 Long X-Ray Detectable 5/pk 25pk/CS Model/Catalog Number: 15505/25 Product Description: Robotic/Laparoscopy Kittner Rolls Gauze Medium 4 Long X-Ray Detectable 5/pk 25pk/CS
    UDI Code
    Affected lot
    1650

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

DistributionShow details

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.

Class IIWhat this means

Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Sources & references

Taylor Coteus
Legal News Analyst

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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