FDA Recall Terminated

Sterile Triumph LT Latex Powder-Free Surgeons Gloves; 50 pairs of gloves per box, 4 boxes per carton; Manufactured for Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060 U.S.A., Made in Malayia

Recall: Z-1185-06 · Initiated May 23, 2006

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1185-06
Event Number
35609
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
May 23, 2006
Posted
June 27, 2006
Terminated
January 22, 2007

Description

Sterile Triumph LT Latex Powder-Free Surgeons Gloves; 50 pairs of gloves per box, 4 boxes per carton; Manufactured for Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060 U.S.A., Made in Malayia

Reason

The sterile glove pouches may have an open seal at the bottom of the pouch.

Action

Terang Nusa notified Medline Industries via letters dated 5/23/06 and 5/26/06 to cease distribution of the gloves due to the defective seals on the pouches, and retrieve the affected lot of size seven gloves from their customers. Medline Industries notified their customers by letter dated 6/1/06, informing them of the possible open seals on the packages of surgeon''s 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 847-970-4678.

Distribution

Nationwide

Quantity

51 cartons