FDA recall record

Ansell Healthcare Products LifeStyles ZERO 10 uber-thin lubricated latex condoms recall — FDA Z-0838-2013

Out of an abundance of caution, Ansell is implementing a voluntary recall of the Zero Latex Condom (regular) product. The condom has met or exceeded test…

Class IIclassification
Z-0838-2013official record ID
Feb 27, 2013report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0838-2013
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmAnsell Healthcare Products LLC
Report dateFeb 27, 2013
Recall initiation dateJan 14, 2013
Quantity469,134 units
LocationIselin, NJ, United States

Official product description

LifeStyles ZERO 10 uber-thin lubricated latex condoms. Mfd. for Ansell Healthcare Products LLC, Dothan, AL 96303. A sheath which completely covers the penis with a closely fitting membrane. The condom is used for contraceptive and for prophylactic purposes (preventing transmission of sexually transmitted infections).

Why the product was recalled

Out of an abundance of caution, Ansell is implementing a voluntary recall of the Zero Latex Condom (regular) product. The condom has met or exceeded test and quality standards required by the Food and Drug Administration. However, we are experiencing a number of complaints concerning the difficulty in unrolling and subsequent breakage, and so we are asking to have all products returned.

Distribution information

.Nationwide Distribution including the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, IN, IL, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO.MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI and UT.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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