ENCORE(R) UNDERGLOVE, Latex, Powder-Free, Smooth Surgical Gloves, REF 2018465, Size 6 1/2, Sterile, Manufactured for Ansell Healthcare, 1635 Industrial Road, Dothan, AL 36303, Made in Sri Lanka Surgical gloves
FDA Recall Z-2842-2011 · Posted 2011-07-18
Recalling FirmAnsell Healthcare Products LLC
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeNPD
Date Initiated2011-06-10
Date Terminated2013-01-10
Product Quantity176960 pairs
Reason for Recall
Gloves do not meet the tensile requirements of ASTM D 3577 reducing the shelf life of the product from 5 years to 2 years.
Firm Action
Ansell Healthcare Products LLC sent an Urgent Voluntary Recall letter dated June 9, 2011, to all affected customers on June 10 and 13, 2011. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to disconstinue use and distribution of any of the affected product and return them to the firm. If the customer distributed gloves further, customers were advised to forward a copy of the notification letter along with their tracking number to their customers.
Customers were instructed to complete and return the attached Response Form to Ansell by fax at 1-800-722-8155. Returned product would be replaced or credited to the customer.
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide Distribution
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.