Medical device shortage: Surgifoam / Spongostan™ - hemorrhoidectomy sponge
The Surgifoam / Spongostan™ - hemorrhoidectomy sponge is currently reported as a medical device shortage under sections 62.21 to 62.26 of the Medical Devices Regulations. For a full list of shortages, refer to the list of shortages and discontinuations.
| Report information | Details |
|---|---|
| Posted date Table Footnote 1 | 2025-01-07 |
| Type of report | Actual medical device shortage |
| Name of medical device, if applicableTable Footnote 2 | Surgifoam / Spongostan™ - hemorrhoidectomy sponge |
| Other names (for example, trade name), if applicable | n/a |
| Package descriptionTable Footnote 3 | Surgifoam / Spongostan™ standard, film and special are individually packed and sterilised by dry heat |
| Class of medical device (I, II, III or IV), if known | IV |
| Device identifier(s)Table Footnote 4 | 1975 AND MS0002 |
| Medical device licence number (for Class II, III and IV), if known | 12650 |
| Authorization identification number,Table Footnote 5 if applicable | n/a |
| Single-use product | Yes |
| Importers that have reported the shortage,Table Footnote 6 if applicable | Johnson And Johnson Medtech (Mdel 321) |
| Manufacturer’s name | Ferrosan Medical Devices As |
| Manufacturer’s mailing address | Skymarken 5 Soeborg, Denmark, 02860, Denmark |
| Reason for shortage | Disruption of the manufacturing of a medical device |
| Comments | n/a |