The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0232-2019·Announced 2018-10-31

Ecolab Camera Arm Drapes Recalled for Potential Sterility Breach

Ecolab is recalling specific lots of Camera Arm Drapes because wrinkles in the packaging seal could compromise the product's 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 potential breach in the sterility of a medical device, which poses a risk of harm (infection) even though no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Ecolab Inc is recalling 88 cases (1,760 individual units) of Camera Arm Drape (Box of 20) products. The affected items are individually sealed in poly-Tyvek pouches and are intended for use exclusively on the Intuitive Surgical Da Vinci Si Robotic system. The specific lots involved are # D180437A and D180567, under item number 420279-03.

The recall was initiated because the pouches of certain lots may have wrinkles along the seal. These wrinkles could create a channel within the seal, which may result in a breach in the sterility of the product. The drapes are designed to function as a physical barrier to prevent cross-contamination in clinical settings.

The affected products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide distribution in the United States and in numerous international countries. Consumers and healthcare facilities should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers listed above and stop using the product if it matches the recalled description.

The recalled product

Product
Camera 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 / Distributed by Intuitive Surgical Product Usage: Microtek Medical Equipment Drapes are intended to cover/wrap vario
Manufacturer
Ecolab Inc

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)

  • Item 420279-03 Lots # D180437A and D180567

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 49 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Ecolab Inc 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 4 products in this recall →