The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0090-2016·Announced 2015-10-14

Resource Optimization & Innovation Recalls Sterile Open Heart Surgical Kits

Resource Optimization & Innovation LLC is recalling 440 sterile open heart surgical kits because the equipment glove component may contain 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 risk-of-harm product (sterile surgical kit) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Resource Optimization & Innovation LLC is recalling 440 sterile open heart surgical kits (Item Number: 800410001, CV0479A). 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 kits are custom procedure trays containing surgical instruments and accessories intended for use during surgical procedures. The distribution was made to facilities in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The affected lot numbers are 20128, 20978, 21157, 22795, 23580, 24104, and 18779.

Healthcare facilities should stop using these kits and contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or replacement. Patients who have already had procedures using these kits should contact their healthcare provider if they have concerns.

The recalled product

Product
regard Item Number: 800410001, Sterile, CV0479A - Open Heart 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 sur
Affected units
440

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 (7)

  • Lot numbers 20128
  • 20978
  • 21157
  • 22795
  • 23580
  • 24104
  • and 18779.

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 →