North American Rescue Recalls Aid Backpack Kits Due to Sterility Concerns
North American Rescue LLC is recalling Aid Backpack Kits because the manufacturer has concerns about the sterility of the eye wash irrigating solution.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Drugs): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a 'Severe' severity score according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
North American Rescue LLC is recalling Aid Backpack Kits, Product Code 85-0917. The recall is due to a lack of assurance of sterility regarding the eye wash irrigating solution included in the kits.
The affected product is identified by Kit Part # 85-0917 and Kit Lot # 85-0917041916. The recall is classified as FDA Class II.
The source text does not specify the number of units recalled, the specific distribution regions, or the actions consumers should take. Consumers should refer to the official FDA recall notice for specific instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Aid Backpack Kit - Product Code 85-0917, North American Rescue
- Manufacturer
- North American Rescue LLC.
- Hazard
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Kit Part # 85-0917 - Kit Lot # 85-0917041916
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 9 recalled by North American Rescue LLC. under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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