The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0945-2018·Announced 2018-03-21

3M Recalls Futuro and ACE Ankle Supports Due to Missing Latex Warning

3M is recalling Futuro and ACE ankle supports because they contain natural latex rubber but lack the required caution statement.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II due to a labeling error (missing latex warning) which poses a risk to individuals with latex allergies, fitting the criteria for moderate severity involving minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

3M Company - Health Care Business is recalling Futuro Sport Quick Strap Ankle Supports and ACE Brand Deluxe Ankle Braces. The recall was initiated because the products contain natural latex rubber but do not include the appropriate caution statement on the labeling.

The affected products are identified by the following details: Futuro Sport Quick Strap Ankle Support (Ref 47736GEN, UPC 0 51131 19692 6) and ACE Brand Deluxe Ankle Brace (Cat. #207736). The recall covers 158,179 units distributed in the US, Australia, Jordan, Republic of Korea, Lebanon, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar, Taiwan, and the United Arab Emirates.

Consumers with these products should stop using them if they have a known latex allergy. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall, indicating a reasonable probability that use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
FUTURO (TM) SPORT, QUICK STRAP ANKLE SUPPORT, REF 47736GEN, UPC 0 51131 19692 6
Affected units
158,179

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)

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Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by 3M Company - Health Care Business under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →