The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0050-2016·Announced 2015-10-14

Resource Optimization & Innovation Recalls 516 Sterile Lap Chole Surgical Kits

Resource Optimization & Innovation LLC is recalling 516 sterile surgical kits because equipment glove components may have splits or holes that compromise sterility.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a medical device where a defect (splits/holes in gloves) compromises sterility, creating a risk of harm (infection) during surgical procedures. As no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text, this falls under the 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported' criterion for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Resource Optimization & Innovation LLC is recalling 516 sterile surgical kits, specifically the GS0612 Lap Chole Pk (Item Number 800528). These custom procedure trays contain surgical instruments and accessories intended for use during surgical procedures. The recall involves lot numbers 16835, 18906, and 19507.

The recall was initiated because the kits contain an equipment glove component which may contain splits or holes. These defects may compromise the sterility of the surgical kit, posing a risk of infection or other complications during use.

The affected kits were distributed to facilities in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Healthcare facilities and consumers who have these specific kits should stop using them immediately and contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
regard Item Number: 800528, Sterile, GS0612 - Lap Chole Pk - surgical kit containing cover light handle soft, RX. The responsible firm on the label is ROi, LLC, St. Louis, MO. Custom procedure tray contains surgical instruments and accessories intended for use during a surgica
Affected units
516

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • Lot numbers 16835
  • 18906
  • and 19507.

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 77 recalled by Resource Optimization & Innovation Llc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 77 products in this recall →