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Americot 20-01SRecalls & reported problems

American Surgical Company, LLC · Americot Blue 1/4" x 1/4" · Class 2

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Adverse event reports
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Deaths reported
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Injuries reported
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Recalls naming it
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Summary

No MAUDE adverse event reports in our data reference this device identifier directly.

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.

3 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K854713); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Recalls naming this device

  1. Sep 18, 2024Open, Classified

    Product defect where the X-ray detectable barium strip (aka radio-opaque marker) becomes detached from the sponge (pattie). May delay surgical process as the surgeon may require extra time to remove the markers from the surgical field.

    Z-0287-2025 · Root cause: Process control · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K854713. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-1751-2016 · Mar 31, 2016 · Terminated
    American Surgical Ultracot 30 mm x 90 mm (Glassine) Ref Number: 23-15G Product Usage: Neurosurgical and Nonneurosurgical Sponges
  • Z-1725-2016 · Mar 31, 2016 · Terminated
    American Surgical Americot Blue 1/2" x 1" Ref Number: 20-05S Product Usage: Neurosurgical and Nonneurosurgical Sponges Product Usage: Neurosurgical and Nonneurosurgical Sponges
  • Z-1726-2016 · Mar 31, 2016 · Terminated
    American Surgical Americot Blue 1/2" x 1.5" Ref Number: 20-06S Product Usage: Neurosurgical and Nonneurosurgical Sponges

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