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Reusable multi-tray containers for surgical instrument sterilization, storage and operating-room delivery.
Turbett Surgical manufactures instrument-processing containers for hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. Its Pod products accommodate multiple instrument trays and are intended for compatible pre-vacuum steam sterilization, followed by storage and transport to the operating room. Current models include TS1500, TS1200 and TS1000.
The company identifies its headquarters and engineering facilities in Macedon, New York, with a further location in Braintree, Massachusetts. Its commercial approach includes regional representatives and clinical specialists supporting workflow assessment, staff preparation and implementation.
FDA records distinguish the newer 2025 Instrument Pod clearance from earlier TS1500 containers. Two reviewed 2022 recall events concerned weld failures and rework processes in specified older units. One record remains listed as open and the other is terminated; neither is silently generalized to all current Pods.
The current Instrument Pod decision K250011 is distinct from earlier Turbett container authorizations. FDA recall records cover specified legacy containers, including TS1000 and TS1200 as well as TS1500-related history; model names alone do not show that every current production unit is affected. [15][16][17][18][5][1]
The matched FDA history contains 3 distinct recall events: 2 open, 1 terminated. Z-1037-2023 (2022-12-05; open, classified): Pod may have weld failures breaching the sterile barrier and result in the use of unsterile instruments leading to infection or other major injuries. Z-1111-2022 (2022-04-01; open, classified): Eight units manufactured before June 2019 have exhibited weld failures breaching the sterile barrier after prolonged use. [11][12][9]
Latest recorded source review: 2026-10-20.
Includes open events outside the mapped current portfolio; those events are excluded from the snapshot count.
| Recalled product / record | Initiated | Source |
|---|---|---|
| December 5, 2022 | [11][12] |
| April 1, 2022 | [9][17] |
Documented commercial product families.
Multi-tray container family for compatible steam sterilization, subsequent storage and delivery. [15][16]
FDA-clearedCommercially offered; exact model and country availability should be confirmed with the manufacturer.
Earlier TS1500 units associated with K153025 and specified 2022 recalls; current availability not established. [15]
Commercial availability not establishedCommercially offered; exact model and country availability should be confirmed with the manufacturer.
Company appointment announcement identifies Danahy as President and Chief Executive Officer. [19]
FDA cleared three Instrument Pod models under K250011. [16]
Accessed 10/20/2026