Recall Z-0231-2019— Ecolab Inc
Class II · Terminated
Class II FDA medical device recall by Ecolab Inc, initiated 2018-09-14, terminated 2021-02-12. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: Instrument Arm Drape (Box of 20) individually sealed in poly-Tyvek pouches / Rx Sterile / to used exclusively on the Intuitive Surgical Da Vinci Si Robotic system Distribute 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]. Reason: 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..
- Recalling firm
- Ecolab Inc
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2018-09-14
- Terminated
- 2021-02-12
- Firm location
- Saint Paul, MN, United States
Product description
Instrument Arm Drape (Box of 20) individually sealed in poly-Tyvek pouches / Rx Sterile / to used exclusively on the Intuitive Surgical Da Vinci Si Robotic system Distribute 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]
Reason for recall
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.
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