Blue OR Towels, X-Ray Detectable, Sterile, 2 Towels per/pk; 48pk/Cs and 4 Towels per/pk; (20pk/Cs). Intended for packing and absorption externally or within patient wounds in various procedures or surgical cases.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Material Number: AVID260, Lot #231253, Exp. Date: 10/31/2021 (48 pk) and Material Number: MSPT504, Lot #229259, Exp. Date: 10/12/2021 (20 pk).
  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:
Lint present on sterile Operating Room Towels.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Blue OR Towels, X-Ray Detectable, Sterile, 2 Towels per/pk; 48pk/Cs and 4 Towels per/pk; (20pk/Cs). Intended for packing and absorption externally or within patient wounds in various procedures or surgical cases.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Material Number: AVID260, Lot #231253, Exp. Date: 10/31/2021 (48 pk) and Material Number: MSPT504, Lot #229259, Exp. Date: 10/12/2021 (20 pk).

Distribution:

Distributed in: AR, IN, NV

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2102-2017

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