FDA Recall Terminated

Sterile Neolon 2G Latex-Free Powder-Free Neoprene Surgical Gloves, Does Not Contain Natural Rubber Latex; 1 pair of gloves per package, 100 packages per case; Manufactured for Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060 U.S.A., Made in Malaysia

Recall: Z-0365-2007 · Initiated December 18, 2006

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0365-2007
Event Number
37013
Firm
Terang Nusa Sdn Bhd 1, Jalan 8, Pengkalan Chepa 2, Ind Zone Kota Bharu Malaysia
FEI Number
3012304897
Product Code
KGO
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
December 18, 2006
Posted
January 25, 2007
Terminated
August 12, 2009

Description

Sterile Neolon 2G Latex-Free Powder-Free Neoprene Surgical Gloves, Does Not Contain Natural Rubber Latex; 1 pair of gloves per package, 100 packages per case; Manufactured for Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060 U.S.A., Made in Malaysia

Reason

Some of the packages labeled as latex-free actually contain latex gloves.

Action

Terang Nusa telephoned Medline Industries on 12/13/06 requesting them to retrieve the affected lot of size six gloves from their customers. Medline Industries notified their customers by letter dated 12/20/06, informing them of the possible latex gloves being labeled as the Neolon 2G Neoprene Surgical Gloves, and requesting them to inspect their inventories for the suspect size and lot of gloves. The accounts were instructed to complete the enclosed response questionnaire, indicating the amount of affected gloves found, and fax it back to Medline at 847-949-2643 to obtain a return goods authorization. Any questions were directed to Kathy Dunne at 847-359-1704.

Distribution

Worldwide including USA, Canada, and Panama

Quantity

43 cases