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Supergrade Earloop Masks, surgical mask; 50 masks per box; Distributed by Safco Dental Supply Co., Northbrook, IL 60062

FDA device recall Z-0944-03 · posted 2003-06-21 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Safco Dental Supply Co. Inc.
Reason for recall
The product labeling incorrectly lists the particle filtration efficiency as exceeding 99% at 0.1 micron when it should state 95% filtration.
Action taken
Recalled by letter dated 5/30/03, informing the dentists that the earloop masks were mislabled with the wrong particle filtration efficiency. Correction labels were included with the letter for the dentists to field correct the boxes of masks in their office inventory.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
FXX
Quantity affected
60,000 boxes
Distribution
Nationwide
Date initiated
2003-06-03
Date posted
2003-06-21
Date terminated
2004-03-24
Location
Northbrook, IL

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