The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1353-2017·Announced 2017-03-08

Medtronic Disposable Gloves Recalled for Potential Sterility Compromise

Medtronic COVER LIGHT HANDLE DISPOSABLE GLOVES in custom kits are recalled because splits or holes may compromise sterility.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a risk of harm (sterility compromise) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc. is recalling Medtronic COVER LIGHT HANDLE DISPOSABLE GLOVES that are part of custom Aligned Medical Solutions (AMS) kits. The recall is due to the possibility that the gloves may contain splits or holes, which could compromise their sterility.

The affected product is the Orbitofacial Pack, part number AMS5850(A, with lot number 98286 and an expiration date of 6/5/2019. A total of 60 kits were distributed to facilities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.

Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using these specific gloves and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Orbitofacial Pack, part number AMS5850(A
Affected units
60

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 (2)

  • Lot number and expiration date 98286
  • 6/5/2019

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 124 recalled by Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc. 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 124 products in this recall →