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BlockAid Cut Resistant Surgical Glove Liners, combine stainless steel and synthetic fibers woven ...

FDA Device Recall #Z-0609-2018 — Class II — September 11, 2017

Recall Summary

Recall Number Z-0609-2018
Classification Class II — Moderate risk
Date Initiated September 11, 2017
Status Terminated
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Location Warsaw, IN
Product Type Devices
Quantity 1863

Product Description

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

Reason for Recall

Cut resistant surgical glove liners lack sterility assurance.

Distribution Pattern

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.

Lot / Code Information

Item Number Lot Number Expiration Date: 1. 650126 326624 9/30/2017; 2. 650126 330363 11/30/2017; 3. 650128 330363 12/1/2017; 4. 650129 330363 12/1/2017; 5. 650129 351411 6/28/2018; 6. 650127 353495 7/28/2018; 7. 650128 353498 7/28/2018; 8. 650131 353504 7/28/2018; 9. 650129 357204 7/28/2018; 10. 650128 361436 8/28/2018; 11. 650129 361467 8/28/2018; 12. 650128 000011 11/28/2018; 13. 650128 231984 12/22/2018; 14. 650129 000011 2/28/2019; 15. 650128 379203 2/28/2019; 16. 650131 390179 6/28/2019; 17. 650131 395315 8/28/2019; 18. 650128 259231 9/30/2019; 19. 650127 401155 10/28/2019; 20. 650130 402602 10/28/2019; 21. 650127 402602 11/28/2019; 22. 650131 402602 11/28/2019; 23. 650128 393754 12/28/2019; 24. 650129 402602 1/28/2020; 25. 650130 417501 9/28/2020; 26. 650128 437240 11/28/2020; 27. 650127 437240 12/28/2020; 28. 650130 437240 12/28/2020; 29. 650129 437240 1/28/2021; 30. 650128 444717 4/28/2021; 31. 650129 444717 4/28/2021; 32. 650131 457763 4/28/2021; 33. 650128 457130 6/28/2021; 34. 650130 457130 6/28/2021; 35. 650129 457130 8/28/2021; 36. 650130 476615 1/28/2022; 37. 650130 486487 3/28/2022; 38. 650129 486488 3/28/2022; 39. 650130 482368 4/28/2022; 40. 650127 482370 4/28/2022; 41. 650129 482370 4/28/2022; 42. 650130 343401 4/30/2018

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sterility recalls for medical devices vary in severity. If you have already had a procedure using a potentially non-sterile device, contact your healthcare provider immediately — you may need monitoring for signs of infection. Symptoms to watch for include fever, redness or swelling at the surgical site, unusual pain, or discharge. For devices that have not yet been used, they should be quarantined and returned to the manufacturer per the recall notice. Non-sterile implants can cause serious infections; early detection and treatment are critical.

Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.

Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.

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