Medical Action Industries Recalls Blue OR Towels Due to Lint Presence
Medical Action Industries is recalling specific lots of Blue OR Towels because lint was found on the sterile towels.
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, and the hazard involves lint presence on sterile towels, which is a quality control issue without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.
Plain-English summary
Medical Action Industries Inc is recalling specific lots of Blue OR Towels, X-Ray Detectable, Sterile. The recall involves 38 cases of the product, which is intended for packing and absorption externally or within patient wounds in various procedures or surgical cases.
The recall was initiated because lint was present on the sterile operating room towels. The affected products include Material Number AVID260, Lot #231253, with an expiration date of 10/31/2021, and Material Number MSPT504, Lot #229259, with an expiration date of 10/12/2021.
The products were distributed to facilities in Arkansas, Indiana, and Nevada. Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected products and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Blue OR Towels, X-Ray Detectable, Sterile, 2 Towels per/pk; 48pk/Cs and 4 Towels per/pk; (20pk/Cs). Intended for packing and absorption externally or within patient wounds in various procedures or surgical cases.
- Manufacturer
- Medical Action Industries Inc
- 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 (5)
- Material Number: AVID260
- Lot #231253
- Exp. Date: 10/31/2021 (48 pk) and Material Number: MSPT504
- Lot #229259
- Exp. Date: 10/12/2021 (20 pk).
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Medical Action Industries 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.
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