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Biogel Skinsense N, Non-Latex, Powder-free Surgical Gloves with Biogel coating, Neoprene, Made from a synthetic Elastome

FDA device recall Z-0346-03 · posted 2002-12-18 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
SSL Americas Inc.
Reason for recall
Sulfur particles on the surface of gloves.
Action taken
On 11/25/2002 the Company representatives contacted the headquarter offices of the firm's in the U.S. by telephone and in writing by UPS delivery. On 11/26/2002 the Company sent the distributors' branches letters via UPS delivery. Approximately 1500 hospitals (customers of the Company's distributors) were notified by letter via UPS delivery. Customers were instructed to cease distribution of the suspected lot number gloves, contact their customers, and return any remaining gloves via UPS to the recalling firm. A response letter is attached to the recall letter. The Company intends to contact by telephone all of its direct accounts who do not respond to the Recall Letter.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
KGO
Quantity affected
173,310 pairs
Distribution
Various Hospitals, Direct accounts,and Company sales representatives in: AL, AZ,, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MN, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, VA
Date initiated
2002-11-25
Date posted
2002-12-18
Date terminated
2003-07-21
Location
Norcross, GA

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