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.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Item Code #AVID266, Lot No. 231479, Exp. Date 08/31/2021 and Item Code #AVID266, Lot No. 232564, Exp. Date 11/06/2021.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Medical Action Industries Inc
Reason for Recall:
Product sterility potentially compromised.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Item Code #AVID266, Lot No. 231479, Exp. Date 08/31/2021 and Item Code #AVID266, Lot No. 232564, Exp. Date 11/06/2021.

Distribution:

Distributed in: US, CO, KS, MN, NY, RI, TX, WA

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2043-2018

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