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LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1909-2020·Announced 2020-05-13

Gentell Honey Hydrogel Saturated Gauze Recalled for FDA Registration Failure

Gentell, Inc. is recalling 4,348 units of Gentell Honey Hydrogel Saturated Gauze because the product was not properly registered with the FDA.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is due to a documentation and registration issue (failure to register with FDA) rather than a product defect or contamination. The source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or adverse health consequences, fitting the criteria for a Low severity recall involving documentation issues.

Plain-English summary

Gentell, Inc. is recalling 4,348 units of Gentell Honey Hydrogel 4"x8" Saturated Gauze, a hydrating wound dressing containing hydrogel and 100% Leptospermum honey. The product is used for wounds with little or no exudate, diabetic skin ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, first and second-degree burns, post-surgical incisions, cuts, and abrasions.

The recall was initiated after an FDA audit discovered that the product was not properly registered with the FDA. The affected units were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and in South Africa. The specific lot numbers involved are 1133718, 1135318, 1101019, 1102819, 1110619, 1116219, 1118219, 1121119, 1122119, and 1123519.

Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and stop using the product if it matches the recalled items. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or return, nor does it report any illnesses or injuries associated with the use of this product.

The recalled product

Product
Gentell Honey Hydrogel 4"x8" Saturated Gauze- A hydrating wound dressing containing hydrogel and honey (100% Leptospermum honey), Model Number: GEN-11830 - Product Usage: Use Gentell Honey Hydrogel on wounds with little or no exudate, diabetic skin ulcers, venous stasis ulcers,
Manufacturer
Gentell, Inc
Affected units
4,348

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Gentell, 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 4 products in this recall →