ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0945-2014 ยท KKX Drape, Surgical, Antimicrobial

Ecolab Inc

MICROTEK(TM) MEDICAL BUR HOLE LATEX FREE PROBE COVER W/ GEL, featuring IsoSilk(R), 13cm x 244 cm, 5" x 96", REF PC3688EU, STERILE EO, QTY 20, Microtek Medical, Inc., Columbus, MS 39702

DateFeb 10, 2014 (initiated Jul 2, 2013)
StatusTerminated
ReasonCertain lots of these Bur Hole Probe Covers did not undergo endotoxin (LAL) testing to the proper levels.
Root causeProcess design
ActionThe recall was conducted to the consumer/user level. The firm notified their direct consignees of the problem and the recall by written letter mailed on July 2, 2013. The notice requested the consignees to quarantine any recalled product on hand, and complete and return the response form by July 31, 2013. The consignees who further distributed the recalled product were asked to notify their consignees.
Quantity12,546 individual units
DistributionWorldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Austria, Germany, Finland, Ireland, France, Spain, Great Britain, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland, Jordan, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Hungary, Latvia, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, and Canada.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K882724MICROTEK PROBE DRAPE
Microbio-Medics, Inc., Aug 3, 1988