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FDA Device recall Z-2102-2017

Blue OR Towels, X-Ray Detectable, Sterile, 2 Towels per/pk

On 2017-05-24 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Blue OR Towels, X-Ray Detectable, Sterile, 2 Towels per/pk by Medical Action Industries, citing lint present on sterile Operating Room Towels.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2102-2017
ClassificationClass II
Statusongoing
Initiated2017-04-19
Published2017-05-24
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyMedical Action Industries
DistributionAR, IN, NV

Product

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.

Reason

Lint present on sterile Operating Room Towels.

Identifiers

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

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: ongoing.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2102-2017%22

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