FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
Civco Medical Instruments Inc: CIVCO Surgi-Tip Transducer Cover, Ref. 610-834, Sterile (20.3 x 244cm) polyethylene telescopically-folded cover with attached (6cm) NeoGuard tip. The latex-free surgi tipped covers are utilized to cover ultrasound transducers and prevent cross-contamination from occurring with equipment and patients.
- Recall number
- Z-2242-2010
- Recalling firm
- Civco Medical Instruments Inc
- Product
- CIVCO Surgi-Tip Transducer Cover, Ref. 610-834, Sterile (20.3 x 244cm) polyethylene telescopically-folded cover with attached (6cm) NeoGuard tip. The latex-free surgi tipped covers are utilized to cover ultrasound transducers and prevent cross-contamination from occurring with equipment and patients.
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2010-07-20
- Posted
- 2010-08-20
- Terminated
- 2012-04-13
- Reason
- Polyethylene material did not have proper treatment applied during manufacturing. Untreated polyethylene material does not maintain a secure seal with the adhesive tape used to secure the tip to the cover.
- Root cause
- Nonconforming Material/Component
- Action
- CIVCO sent a "Urgent - Medical Device Correctdion" letter date July 19, 2010 to consignees describing the reason for recall and requesting they dispose of the affect lot number of product. A response form was enclosed for completion and return to the firm, indicating the amount of product in inventory and requesting a Return Authorization Number. The form was to be returned via FAX or e-mail. Customers may contact CIVO at 800-445-6741.
- Quantity
- 22 boxes
- Distribution
- Nationwide distribution: the states of OH, MD, NE, VA, IA, MI, WA, and WI.
- Lot, serial or model codes
- Lot M538160
- 510(k) numbers
- K013721
- PMA numbers
- not on file
- Product code
- ITX
- Firm FEI
- 1937223
- Firm city
- Kalona
- Firm state
- IA
- Firm country
- not on file
Where this comes from
- Register
- FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
- Publisher
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
- File
- device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
- sha256
- 3e6df46828c1
- Size
- 288213574 bytes
- Published
- 2026-10-06
- Read
- 2026-10-07T03:20:25.099Z
- Source file
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- Refresh due
- 2026-10-14
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