The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1210-2014·Announced 2014-03-26

DeRoyal Cotton Adjustable Limb Holders Recalled for Moldy Smell

DeRoyal Industries is recalling 8,962 pairs of cotton adjustable limb holders due to a moldy smell. The products were distributed in the US and Argentina.

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. The hazard is a moldy smell, which is a quality defect without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

DeRoyal Industries Inc is recalling 8,962 pairs of DeRoyal(R) LIMB HOLDERS, COTTON ADJUSTABLE, UNIVERSAL, REF M2017. The recall is due to a moldy smell in the product. These limb holders are intended for mildly to moderate agitated or disoriented patients who disrupt medical treatment and/or cause harm to themselves and/or others.

The affected products are identified by lot numbers 1143442 and 1161762. The products were distributed nationwide in the United States, specifically in the states of Florida, North Carolina, Iowa, Alabama, Illinois, and Texas, as well as in Argentina.

Consumers should stop using the affected limb holders and contact DeRoyal Industries Inc for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
DeRoyal(R) LIMB HOLDERS, COTTON ADJUSTABLE, UNIVERSAL, REF M2017 Product Usage: Limb holders are intended for mildly to moderate agitated or disoriented patients who disrupt medical treatment and/or cause harm to themselves and/or others
Hazard
Affected units
8,962

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)

  • lot numbers 1143442 and 1161762

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 6 states specifically: