The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1893-2013·Announced 2013-08-14

Meijer Wound Closure Adhesive Surgical Tape Strips Recalled for Sterility Concerns

ASO, LLC is recalling Meijer Wound Closure Adhesive Surgical Tape Strips because the manufacturer could not confirm the product's 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 involves a sterile medical device where sterility could not be confirmed, representing a risk of harm (infection) without reported injuries, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

ASO, LLC is recalling Meijer Wound Closure Adhesive Surgical Tape Strips (30 strips, 1/4 in. x 4 in., sterile, latex-free) due to the inability to confirm sterility. The recalled product is identified by UPC # 719283595973 and ASO Packaging Lot #s 123120 and 324880. The total quantity involved is 2,689,560 pouches.

The product was distributed nationwide, including in Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. The recall was initiated by Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.

Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Meijer Wound Closure Adhesive Surgical Tape Strips 30 strips 1/4 in. x 4 in. Sterile latex free UPC # 719283595973 Used to secure, close and support small cuts and wounds.
Manufacturer
ASO, LLC
Category
Medical Device — Wound Care
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)

  • ASO Packaging Lot #s: 123120 and 324880

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 13 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 9 recalled by ASO, LLC 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.

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