Zimmer Biomet, Inc. recalls BlockAid Cut Resistant Surgical Glove Liners, combine stainless steel and synthetic fibers woven together to form a cut…

Recall date

September 11, 2017

Source

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

Recall number

Z-0609-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Distributed in 29 states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV and Washington, DC. Distributed to 1 Veteran's Administration hospital in MO. Distributed in Netherland, Peru, and Switzerland.

Why it was recalled

Cut resistant surgical glove liners lack sterility assurance.

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

What was recalled

BlockAid Cut Resistant Surgical Glove Liners, combine stainless steel and synthetic fibers woven together to form a cut resistant glove material. Blockaid Cut Resistant Surgical Glove Liners are to be worn between two layers of surgical gloves. Item Number: 650126, 650127, 650128, 650129, 650130, 650131