Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 4, 2017
The sterile drape material may contain a pinhole compromising its integrity resulting in a breach of the sterile barrier.
Novadaq Technologies INC. recalled NOVADAQ SPY-PHI Drape, 7" x 104" (18 cm x 265 cm), Ref. HH 2020 (box of 20 HH2000 drapes)… - a moderate-severity action.
NOVADAQ SPY-PHI Drape, 7" x 104" (18 cm x 265 cm), Ref. HH 2020 (box of 20 HH2000 drapes)… was recalled by Novadaq Technologies INC. in October 4, 2017. Reason: The sterile drape material may contain a pinhole compromising its integrity resulting in a breach of the ster…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-3236-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Novadaq Technologies INC. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The sterile drape material may contain a pinhole compromising its integrity resulting in a breach of the ster….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-3236-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-3236-2017) was formally reported on October 4, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 27, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Novadaq Technologies INC. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Burnaby, N/A. Federal records list the affected scope as 3/20-drape boxes.
The documented reason for this recall is: The sterile drape material may contain a pinhole compromising its integrity resulting in a breach of the sterile barrier. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution. US (nationwide) to states of: CA, CO, ID, IL, NY, OR, and VA; and countries of: Canada, Belgium, and Lithuania.. 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 - 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 - 40,422 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
3/20-drape boxes
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
NOVADAQ SPY-PHI Drape, 7" x 104" (18 cm x 265 cm), Ref. HH 2020 (box of 20 HH2000 drapes), Sterile, Rx.. Manufactured for: Novadaq Technologies Inc., Burnaby, BC, Canada. The SPY-PHI Drape is intended to cover the SPY-PHI System to maintain a sterile field, and as an aid in the clean-up of equipment after surgery or other medical procedures. The product is not intended to be used as patient drapes and they have no patient contact.
The sterile drape material may contain a pinhole compromising its integrity resulting in a breach of the sterile barrier.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-3236-2017 |
| Date reported | October 4, 2017 |
| Date initiated | June 27, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Novadaq Technologies INC. |
| Firm location | Burnaby, N/A |
| Affected scope | 3/20-drape boxes |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution. US (nationwide) to states of: CA, CO, ID, IL, NY, OR, and VA; and countries of: Canada, Belgium, and Lithuania. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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