AMD Medicom Inc. recalls Ritmed Neurological Sponges
Reason for recall
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.
Affected product
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Enter a lot, serial, REF, or UDI number from your device's label to check it against this recall's listed codes.
Ritmed Neurological Sponges, Description/2 codes
- 0.5x0.5in
- Non-Sterile/55992C
0.5x1.0in, Non-Sterile/55993C
0.5x3.0in, Non-Sterile/55994C
0.75x0.75in, Non-Sterile/55995C
1.0x1.0in, Non-Sterile/55996C
1.0x3.0in, Non-Sterile/55997C
0.5x1.5in, Non-Sterile/55998C
Lot / code information
- UDI
20686864043205. Distributed After May 1st, 2022, including the following lots: 19316, 16409, 15463-7, 15463-6 — +24 moreShow all
20686864043205. Distributed After May 1st, 2022, including the following lots: 19316, 16409, 15463-7, 15463-6, 15463-5, 15463-4, 15463-3, 15463-2, 15463-1, 15463, 15192-1, 15192, 14813, 14039, 13673, 13289, 12641, 12206, 11851, 11020-1, 11020, 10586, 10392, 9243, 8160, 7784, 7748, 7044
What the firm is doing
On 5/8/2026, recall notices were emailed to customers who were asked to do the following: 1) Discontinue use, quarantine and destroy affected devices. 2) Notify any customers or facilities to whom you have distributed this product. 3) Complete and return the response form via email to firm's customer service at Claims@medicom.ca
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US: MT, NC, VA, CA, TX, OH, TN, IL, RI
Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Sources & references
- FDA enforcement recordOfficial FDA database entry for Z-2458-2026
- FDA 510(k) clearance · K830269The device's official FDA premarket clearance record
- FDA device classification · EFQOfficial FDA classification for this device type
- FDA recall announcementSearch FDA.gov for the official press announcement
- Find AMD Medicom Inc.Search 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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