The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2251-2023·Announced 2023-08-09

Surgical table drapes and infection control kits recalled for naphthalene odor

Microtek Medical Inc. is recalling certain lots of surgical table drapes and infection control kits due to detection of naphthalene odor. The affected products are distributed nationwide in the US and in Canada.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is a Class II recall with no reported hospitalizations, illnesses, injuries, or incidents. The hazard is described solely as a naphthalene odor without articulation of the specific risk to patients or product function, making this a quality or manufacturing issue rather than an acute safety threat.

Plain-English summary

Microtek Medical Inc. is recalling certain lots of surgical equipment used in operating room settings, including absorbent table covers with transfer sheets and armboard covers, and multiple models of infection control system kits from the Ecolab and CleanOp product lines. A total of 9,293 cases representing 68,070 units have been affected across 18 different product models.

The recalled products have been detected with a naphthalene odor in certain manufacturing lots. Affected lots are identified by specific lot numbers, with most products carrying expiration dates between July 2027 and January 2028.

These products were distributed nationwide in the United States and in Canada. Healthcare facilities and surgical centers may have received affected units.

The recalled product

Product
Equipment and table drapes and Surgical Room Turnover (SRT) Kits: (1) Ecolab Absorbent Table Cover W/Transfer Sheet & Armboard Covers, Model #ABTSLSAN, 20/case, non-sterile; (2) Microtek/Ecolab/CleanOp Absorbent Table Cover w/Transfer Sheet, Model ABTSLSN, 25/case, non-steril
Manufacturer
Microtek Medical Inc.
Hazard
  • naphthalene-odor

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 (20)

  • (1) Model ABTSLSAN - Lot numbers 220309D
  • exp 3/9/2027
  • and 220302D
  • exp 3/2/2027
  • UDI-DI 50748426077262
  • (2) Model ABTSLSN - Lot number 220301D
  • exp 3/1/2027
  • UDI-DI 50748426077255
  • (3) Model ALHS-02 - Lot numbers 1392JX0100
  • exp 9/1/2027
  • 2452JX3000
  • exp 11/1/2027
  • 3402JX2000
  • exp 10/1/2027
  • 4382JX0900
  • 4442JX1100
  • and 5422JX0100
  • 10/1/2027
  • UDI-DI 00748426133512
  • (4) Model ALHS-SS-01 - Lot number 6382JX1000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.