Biogel Skinsense N, Non-Latex, Powder-free Surgical Gloves with Biogel coating, Neoprene, Made from a synthetic Elastomer, Sterile/R, REGENT, Made in Malaysia, Regent Medical, Norcross, GA USA 30092, 1-800-843-8497, Toft Hall, Knotsford, Cheshire WA16 9PD, TEL: +44 (0) 1565 624000, Regent Medical is a Member of SSL International plc. Lot Number 01H0161 through 01H2668, sizes: 7-7 , One Pair sterile gloves packaged 50 pair per box/ 4 boxes per case/ total 200 pair per case.
FDA Recall Z-0346-03 · Posted 2002-12-18
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Recalling FirmSSL Americas Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeKGO
Date Initiated2002-11-25
Date Terminated2003-07-21
Product Quantity173,310 pairs
Reason for Recall
Sulfur particles on the surface of gloves.
Firm Action
On 11/25/2002 the Company representatives contacted the headquarter offices of the firm's in the U.S. by telephone and in writing by UPS delivery.
On 11/26/2002 the Company sent the distributors' branches letters via UPS delivery. Approximately 1500 hospitals (customers of the Company's distributors) were notified by letter via UPS delivery. Customers were instructed to cease distribution of the suspected lot number gloves, contact their customers, and return any remaining gloves via UPS to the recalling firm. A response letter is attached to the recall letter.
The Company intends to contact by telephone all of its direct accounts who do not respond to the Recall Letter.
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
Various Hospitals, Direct accounts,and Company sales representatives in: AL, AZ,, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MN, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI. Foreign Accounts in: Canada, Venezuela and British Colombia. SSL Canada, Concord, Canada; Corporacion Alivari, Caracas, Venezuela; and Wilhelmina Martin, Port Moody, British Colombia. No government accounts involved.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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