The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0189-2016·Announced 2015-11-04

FDA Recalls Custom Surgical Kits Due to Compromised Sterility Assurance

Resource Optimization & Innovation LLC is recalling 17 custom surgical kits in Texas and Louisiana because a component was recalled for compromised package integrity, potentially affecting 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 is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves a risk of harm (compromised sterility) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Resource Optimization & Innovation LLC is recalling 17 units of Regard Custom Surgical Kits (Item Number 830500003, Sterile, CV0578C - CV PACK). These kits are used for surgery and were distributed in Texas and Louisiana.

The recall is being conducted because the kits contain a component, specifically ORS fluid warming and slush drapes, that was previously recalled. The package integrity of this component was compromised, which potentially affects the sterility assurance of the surgical kit.

Healthcare facilities that have received these kits should stop using them and contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or disposal. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall, indicating that use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Regard, Item Number 830500003, Sterile, CV0578C - CV PACK - Custom surgical kit for surgery.
Affected units
17

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 (1)

  • 26550

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 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 8 products in this recall →