510(k) Report

FDA applicant

Worldwide Surgical Gauze

Mchenry, IL4 decisions1980–19830 recalls

FDA records 4 decisions for Worldwide Surgical Gauze (Mchenry, IL) from 1980 to 1983: 4 510(k) clearances. Most are in product codes EFQ (Gauze/Sponge, Internal) and EFN (Cotton, Roll). No recall is linked to its devices.

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

FIG. A — Illustration, dental panel, where it files most

How often FDA has decided Worldwide Surgical Gauze’s devices, and how often a recall has named them.

FDA decisions per year

No FDA decision for Worldwide Surgical Gauze since 2007.

Recalls per year

No recall linked to its devices since 2007.

FIG. 1 — Worldwide Surgical Gauze by year, 2007–2026Sources: FDA decision databases, recall and enforcement reports · Data through Oct 25, 2026

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Which product codes does it file in?

  • EFQGauze/Sponge, Internal2decisions
  • EFNCotton, Roll1decision

What has FDA decided for it lately?

  • K823455Surgical GauzeWorldwide Surgical Gauze · 1983
  • K812572Gauze SpongesWorldwide Surgical Gauze · 1981
  • K803172Gauze SpongesWorldwide Surgical Gauze · 1981
  • K802429Cotton RollsWorldwide Surgical Gauze · 1980

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Other applicant names beginning “Worldwide”

FDA records each applicant name separately; these may or may not be the same firm.

Worldwide Medical Technologies, LLC 15Worldwide Medical Corp. 9Worldwide Dental, Inc. 4