The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0074-2016·Announced 2015-10-14

FDA Recalls Robotic Laparoscopic Surgical Kits Due to Sterility Compromise

Resource Optimization & Innovation LLC is recalling 144 robotic laparoscopic surgical kits because the equipment glove component may contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the defect (compromised sterility) poses a risk of serious injury or infection during surgical procedures, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class II recall for 144 units of the Robotic Laparoscopic Surgical Kit (Item Number: 800599, GS0694). The kits are manufactured by Resource Optimization & Innovation LLC (ROi, LLC) of St. Louis, Missouri. The recall is due to a defect in the equipment glove component, which may contain splits or holes that compromise the sterility of the kit.

The affected lots are 17261, 19391, 20801, and 22295. Distribution was made to facilities in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The kits are intended for use during surgical procedures and contain surgical instruments and accessories.

Healthcare facilities should stop using the affected kits and contact the manufacturer for instructions on return or replacement. Patients who have already had surgery using these kits should contact their healthcare provider if they have concerns about potential infection or other complications.

The recalled product

Product
regard Item Number: 800599, Sterile, GS0694 - Robotic Lap - 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 surgical
Affected units
144

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 (4)

  • Lot numbers 17261
  • 19391
  • 20801
  • and 22295.

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 →