Surgical Innovations recalls YelloPort Elite 5x95 Optical Trocars due to unguaranteed sterility. Affected units have specific lot numbers and UDI-DI codes. Consumers should check their product details to determine if recalled.
“Surgical Innovations YelloPort Elite Optical Trocar Recall: Sterility Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/58638-surgical-innovations-yelloport-elite-optical-trocar-recall-sterility-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-1602-2023 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1602-2023%22&limit=1).
The FDA announced on March 28, 2023, that Surgical Innovations Ltd voluntarily recalled YelloPort Elite Optical Trocars due to sterility assurance risks. The agency issued recall number Z-1602-2023 for the Class II device distributed in Massachusetts.
The recall addresses the risk that sterility assurance cannot be guaranteed for the optical trocars. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Surgical Innovations Ltd has two other recalls on record since January 20, 2022. On June 2, 2022, the company recalled YelloPort Elite Universal Seals due to packaging sterility risks. Other recent recalls of similar products include Argon Medical Devices One-Piece Introducer Tray Recall (June 1, 2026), Argon Medical Devices General Biospy Tray Recall (June 1, 2026), and Argon Medical Devices: Transvenous Pacing Electrode Tray Recall Due to Sterility Risk (June 1, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the lot number 738182 and UDI-DI code (01) 05051986013428 on the product packaging. These items are sold under the brand name YelloPort Elite with the reference number EO0509505.
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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1602-2023 (March 28, 2023) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1602-2023 to see it in context.
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