Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2043-2018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Medical Action Industries Inc. |
| Report date | Jun 6, 2018 |
| Recall initiation date | Dec 11, 2017 |
| Quantity | 31,440 Towels |
| Location | Arden, NC, United States |
Official product description
Medical Action Industries Inc. Blue OR Towel Non X-Ray Detectable (6 Towels per Pack) / product # AVID266 Sterile This OR towel product is intended for external use only. These towels are intended to be used as absorbent towels for hand drying, cleanup, and to provide increased absorbency of blood and bodily fluids. There are no instruction catalogues or manuals included with the product as these are intended to be used in accordance with hospital protocol.
Why the product was recalled
Product sterility potentially compromised.
Distribution information
US Distribution to the states of : CO, KS, MN, NY, RI, TX, and WA and Internationally to Canada
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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