{"id":15983,"date":"2026-05-07T08:59:59","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T00:59:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tingchao.xyz\/?p=15983"},"modified":"2026-05-07T09:00:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T01:00:05","slug":"us-fda-flags-shortage-of-neurosurgical-pads-and-sponges-expects-disruption-through-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tingchao.xyz\/?p=15983","title":{"rendered":"US FDA flags shortage of neurosurgical pads and sponges, expects disruption through 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday acknowledged ongoing supply \u200bdisruptions of certain sterile pads, sponges and strips \u200cused in neurosurgery, warning the shortage could last through the end of 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"715\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/tingchao.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\u4f01\u4e1a\u5fae\u4fe1\u622a\u56fe_20260507085818.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tingchao.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\u4f01\u4e1a\u5fae\u4fe1\u622a\u56fe_20260507085818.png 715w, https:\/\/tingchao.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\u4f01\u4e1a\u5fae\u4fe1\u622a\u56fe_20260507085818-300x197.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Here are some details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The agency said it has added neurosurgical \u200bpatties, sponges and strips \u2014 used during neurosurgery and \u200bmicrosurgery to absorb fluid and protect delicate tissue \u2014 \u2060to its medical device shortages list.<br>In March, one of \u200bthe manufacturers, Medline Industries (MDLN.O), opens new tab, recalled neurosurgical patties in its neuro \u200bsponge line over elevated endotoxin levels, with no return date set, the FDA said.<br>Use of affected products could lead to health problems \u200brequiring medical or surgical treatment, including fever, inflammation, low \u200bblood pressure or nausea, the FDA said.<br>The agency said it is \u200cworking \u2060with other manufacturers and healthcare providers to monitor supplies and evaluate ways to reduce the impact on patients.<br>The agency has instructed healthcare providers to conserve the products whenever possible \u200band reserve \u200bthem for \u2060the most critical cases, including brain surgery and procedures where alternatives are not suitable.<br>Healthcare service \u200bprovider Premier said the recalled products are \u200bhighly \u2060specialized for brain and spine surgeries. &#8220;This is a high-risk low-frequency product,&#8221; said Karen Niven, senior director of clinical value analysis \u2060at \u200bPremier. &#8220;We have advised our members to \u200bfirst look at conservation.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday acknowledged ongoing supply \u200bdisruptions of certain sterile pads, sponges and strips \u200cused in neurosurgery, warning the shortage could last through the end of 2026. 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