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Product Description
Covidien Kerlix Super Sponge Saline Dressing, Sterile || Item Code: 3338 || Curity sodium chloride dressing is saturated in a 20% hypertonic saline solution. The dressing is designed to help promote biological cleansing within the wound and aid in the autolytic debridement process.
“If our surveillance systems identify a potential performance issue, our personnel promptly evaluate the problem, including, when appropriate, conducting root cause investigations and internal testing to assess whether the product continues to meet specifications and defined performance criteria,” Medtronic told ICIJ in a statement. “In some cases, based on this evaluation, Medtronic may determine that a recall is necessary.” The company said that it communicates with healthcare providers and/or patients and provide recommendations to address such issues. Medtronic noted that these communications can include letters, emails, calls, press releases, physician notifications and social media postings, as well as informing the FDA and other regulators of the actions.