Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported June 17, 2020
Small but detectable holes in the sterilization wrap used with the firm's 8 mm endoscope sterilization trays and handheld camera sterilization trays could lead to a potential brea…
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. recalled STAINLESS STEEL REPROCESSING TRAY, 8MM ENDOSCOPE, IS4000, Model No. 400498-02 - Product U… - a moderate-severity action.
STAINLESS STEEL REPROCESSING TRAY, 8MM ENDOSCOPE, IS4000, Model No. 400498-02 - Product U… was recalled by Intuitive Surgical, Inc. in June 17, 2020. Reason: Small but detectable holes in the sterilization wrap used with the firm's 8 mm endoscope sterilization trays …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2328-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Small but detectable holes in the sterilization wrap used with the firm's 8 mm endoscope sterilization trays ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2328-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2328-2020) was formally reported on June 17, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 19, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Sunnyvale, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 1757 Trays.
The documented reason for this recall is: Small but detectable holes in the sterilization wrap used with the firm's 8 mm endoscope sterilization trays and handheld camera sterilization trays could lead to a potential breach of sterility and risk of infection. C… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of Arkansas, Arizona, Alabama, Alaska, California, Connecticut, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Idaho, Kentucky, …. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
1757 Trays
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
STAINLESS STEEL REPROCESSING TRAY, 8MM ENDOSCOPE, IS4000, Model No. 400498-02 - Product Usage: is designed to enable complex surgery using a minimally invasive approach.
Small but detectable holes in the sterilization wrap used with the firm's 8 mm endoscope sterilization trays and handheld camera sterilization trays could lead to a potential breach of sterility and risk of infection. Certain features on the trays with handling and storage may cause these holes.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2328-2020 |
| Date reported | June 17, 2020 |
| Date initiated | December 19, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
| Firm location | Sunnyvale, CA |
| Affected scope | 1757 Trays |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of Arkansas, Arizona, Alabama, Alaska, California, Connecticut, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Idaho, Kentucky, Kansas, Louisiana, M… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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