Ecolab Inc recalls Disposable Accessory Kit, 3-Arm (Box of 5) individually sealed in poly-Tyvek pouches / Rx Sterile / to used exclusively…

Recall date

September 14, 2018

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-0233-2019

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Ecolab Inc

Sold / distributed

Worldwide - US Nationwide Distribution in the states of AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, AND WY In the countries of Argentina, Australia, Au…

Why it was recalled

The pouches of certain lots of product may have wrinkles along the pouch seal that could result in a channel within the seal. Should there be a channel in the pouch seal it may result in a breach in the sterility of the product.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Disposable Accessory Kit, 3-Arm (Box of 5) individually sealed in poly-Tyvek pouches / Rx Sterile / to used exclusively on the Intuitive Surgical Da Vinci Si Robotic system / Distributed by Intuitive Surgical Product Usage: Microtek Medical Equipment Drapes are intended to cover/wrap various surgical and/or nonsurgical instruments/equipment [e.g. robotic arms, microscopes, tables, x ray systems, light handles, etc]. They function as a physical barrier to prevent cross contamination between the instrument / equipment and medical staff and/or to allow the instrument/equipment to enter a hygienic area [e.g. sterile surgical field] in various clinical settings. They are typically made of flexible plastic and shaped to fit the type of instrument / equipment. They are a single use device [not to be reprocessed]