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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1894-2013·Announced 2013-08-14

ASO Recalls Premier Value Wound Closure Adhesive Tape Due to Sterility Concerns

ASO, LLC is recalling Premier Value 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 is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves a sterile medical device where sterility could not be confirmed, posing a risk of infection, but no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

ASO, LLC is recalling Premier Value Wound Closure Adhesive Surgical Tape Strips (30 strips, 1/4 in. x 4 in., sterile, latex-free) because the company was unable to confirm the sterility of the product. The recall was initiated by Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.

The affected product is identified by UPC # 040986021558. The recall covers a total of 2,689,560 pouches (2 cards per pouch). The specific ASO Packaging Lot numbers involved are: 218620, 354840, 546660, 115451, 223771, 285451, 324201, 366061, 193702, 227822, 263592, 302572, 123313, 123293, 123303, 123313, 123283, and 28955.

The product was distributed nationwide, including in Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. Consumers should stop using the product and check their lot numbers against the list provided.

The recalled product

Product
Premier Value Wound Closure Adhesive Surgical Tape Strips 30 strips 1/4 in. x 4 in. Sterile latex free UPC # 040986021558 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 (17)

  • ASO Packaging Lot#s: 218620
  • 354840
  • 546660
  • 115451
  • 223771
  • 285451
  • 324201
  • 366061
  • 193702
  • 227822
  • 263592
  • 302572
  • 123313
  • 123293
  • 123303 123313
  • 123283
  • and 28955

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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