Medical Action Industries Inc recalls Medical Action Industries Inc. Blue OR Towel Non X-Ray Detectable (6 Towels per Pack) / product # AVID266 Sterile This…

Recall date

December 11, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-2043-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Medical Action Industries Inc

Sold / distributed

US Distribution to the states of : CO, KS, MN, NY, RI, TX, and WA and Internationally to Canada

Why it was recalled

Product sterility potentially compromised.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Medical Action Industries Inc. Blue OR Towel Non X-Ray Detectable (6 Towels per Pack) / product # AVID266 Sterile This OR towel product is intended for external use only. These towels are intended to be used as absorbent towels for hand drying, cleanup, and to provide increased absorbency of blood and bodily fluids. There are no instruction catalogues or manuals included with the product as these are intended to be used in accordance with hospital protocol.