CLASS II Device recall · Reported 31 Oct 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Disposable Accessory Kit, 3-Arm recalled by Ecolab

Ecolab is recalling Disposable Accessory Kit, 3-Arm (Box of individually sealed / Rx Sterile / to used, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 14 Sep 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesItem 420290-03 Lots # D173047, D173557, D173017, D180127, D172917, D180137, D172827, D172897, D180197A, D172757, D173037, D173557A, D180297, D172907, D180127A, D173207, D172847, D180397, D180037, D180287, D180267, D180197, D180277, D180417, D172787, D180047, D173057, D180407, D172797, D173567, D180477, and D180607.
Quantity recalled4,861 cases (24,305 eaches)

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0233-2019
FDA event ID
81244
Recalling firm
Ecolab, Saint Paul, MN
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
14 Sep 2018
FDA classified
23 Oct 2018
Reported
31 Oct 2018
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Foreign Material

Timeline

14 Sep 2018Recall initiated by company
23 Oct 2018Classified by FDA+39 days
31 Oct 2018Published in enforcement report+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

The pouches of certain lots of product may have wrinkles along the pouch seal that could result in a channel within the seal. Should there be a channel in the pouch seal it may result in a breach in the sterility of the product.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

Disposable Accessory Kit, 3-Arm (Box of 5) 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 various surgical and/or nonsurgical instruments/equipment [e.g. robotic arms, microscopes, tables, x ray systems, light handles, etc]. They function as a physical barrier to prevent cross contamination between the instrument / equipment and medical staff and/or to allow the instrument/equipment to enter a hygienic area [e.g. sterile surgical field] in various clinical settings. They are typically made of flexible plastic and shaped to fit the type of instrument / equipment. They are a single use device [not to be reprocessed]

Where it was distributed

Worldwide - US Nationwide Distribution in the states of AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, AND WY In the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Martinique, Netherlands, Norway, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, and United Kingdom

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Questions about this recall

Is Disposable Accessory Kit, 3-Arm (Box of individually sealed / Rx Sterile / to used recalled?

Yes. Ecolab recalled Disposable Accessory Kit, 3-Arm (Box of individually sealed / Rx Sterile / to used on 14 Sep 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-0233-2019.

Why was it recalled?

The pouches of certain lots of product may have wrinkles along the pouch seal that could result in a channel within the seal. Should there be a channel in the pouch seal it may result in a breach in the sterility of the product.

Which lots are affected?

Item 420290-03 Lots # D173047, D173557, D173017, D180127, D172917, D180137, D172827, D172897, D180197A, D172757, D173037, D173557A, D180297, D172907, D180127A, D173207, D172847, D180397, D180037, D180287, D180267, D180197, D180277, D180417, D172787, D180047, D173057, D180407, D172797, D173567, D180477, and D180607.

Where was it sold?

Worldwide - US Nationwide Distribution in the states of AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, AND WY In the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Martinique, Netherlands, Norway, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, and United Kingdom

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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