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Pilling Wecksorb Neurosponges Recall

Brand Name: Pilling Wecksorb Product Name: Pilling Wecksorb Neurosponges (Cotton) Pilling¿ Wecksorb Neurosponge Strips (Cotton) Model/Catalo

Updated May 7, 2026

Pilling Wecksorb Neurosponges, absorbent cotton sponges used to protect brain and spinal cord tissue during surgery, may contain unsafe levels of endotoxins, which can cause a serious inflammatory response in patients. The manufacturer has initiated a recall of affected units.

Is the TELEFLEX LLC recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by FDA on May 7, 2026. Details below.

What is recalled

Pilling Wecksorb Neurosponges (Cotton) and Pilling Wecksorb Neurosponge Strips (Cotton) with catalog numbers 200100, 200101, 200102, 200103, 200104, 200105, 200106, 200108, 200110, 200112, 200120, 200121, 200123, or 200131.

Am I affected

You are affected if you had cranial or spine surgery and the surgical team used a Pilling Wecksorb Neurosponge or Neurosponge Strip with one of the listed catalog numbers (200100 to 200131). Check your surgical records or contact your surgical center for details.

What to do right now

Contact Teleflex LLC or your surgical center immediately to report receipt or use of any affected Neurosponges. If you had surgery with one of these devices and develop signs of infection or inflammation, contact your surgeon or seek medical care.

The hazard

Due to out-of-specification, or potential out-of-specification, levels of endotoxins

Brands affected

TELEFLEX LLC
Source
FDA
Category
Medical Devices
Recall ID
fda-Z-2639-2026
Classification
Class II
Recalled
May 7, 2026
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