Webcol 6818 (UDI 20884527020642)Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 20884527020642), received between Apr 4, 2019 and May 8, 2019 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMay 8, 2019Product Quality Problem

  MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED REGARDING ALCOHOL PREP PADS BEING DRY UPON OPENING. THE FOLLOWING ARE THE DATES, UNITS, AND MAGNITUDE OF THE COMPLAINTS. A PROGRESSIVE CARE NURSE NOTED USING 3 PREP PADS ON A SINGLE PATIENT BEFORE THE FOURTH PAD HAVE ENOUGH MOISTURE TO COMPLETE THE JOB. LOT NUMBERS WERE NOT NOTED. AN ORTHOPEDIC NURSE NOTED DRYNESS IN ALCOHOL PREP PADS OVER THE COURSE OF 2-3 WEEKS. LOT NUMBERS, AGAIN, WERE NOT RECORDED. PRE-OP/PACU NURSE NOTED DRYNESS IN ALCOHOL PREP PADS OVER THE COURSE OF MULTIPLE WEEKS. MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR PAD, ALCOHOL, DEVICE DISINFECTANT, WEBCOL (PER SITE REPORTER). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED VIA PURCHASING DEPARTMENT. RESPONSE IS UNCERTAIN. MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR PAD, ALCOHOL, DEVICE DISINFECTANT, WEBCOL (PER SITE REPORTER). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED VIA PURCHASING DEPARTMENT. RESPONSE IS UNCERTAIN. MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR PAD, ALCOHOL, DEVICE DISINFECTANT, WEBCOL (PER SITE REPORTER). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED VIA PURCHASING DEPARTMENT. RESPONSE IS UNCERTAIN.

  Patient problems: No Information

  MAUDE report 8593691 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 4, 2019Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Moisture or Humidity Problem

  RN OPENED APPROXIMATELY 18 COVIDIEN WEBCOL ALCOHOL PREPS WHERE THE PAD WAS DRY. ADDITIONALLY, THE PADS TO NOT SMELL AS IF THEY EVER CONTAINED ANY ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8482000 ↗