Z-2840-2011

ENCORE(R) UNDERGLOVE, Latex, Powder-Free, Smooth Surgical Gloves, REF 2018455, Size 5 1/2, Sterile...

Name: Z-2840-2011 ENCORE(R) UNDERGLOVE, Latex, Powder-Free, Smooth Surgical Gloves, REF 2018455, Size 5 1/2, Sterile...
Creator: Ansell Healthcare Products LLC
Published: 2011-06-10
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Ansell Healthcare Products LLC / initiated 2011-06-10 / Terminated

FDA source

Ansell Healthcare Products LLC began a recall of ENCORE(R) UNDERGLOVE, Latex, Powder-Free, Smooth Surgical Gloves, REF 2018455, Size 5 1/2, Sterile, Manufactured for Ansell Healthcare, 1635 Industrial Road... on 2011-06-10. The reason FDA records is "Gloves do not meet the tensile requirements of ASTM D 3577 reducing the shelf life of the product from 5 years to 2 years". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-2840-2011
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2011-06-10
Posted: 2011-07-18
Terminated: 2013-01-10
Recalling firm: Ansell Healthcare Products LLC
Product: ENCORE(R) UNDERGLOVE, Latex, Powder-Free, Smooth Surgical Gloves, REF 2018455, Size 5 1/2, Sterile, Manufactured for Ansell Healthcare, 1635 Industrial Road, Dothan, AL 36303, Made in Sri Lanka Surgical gloves
Product code: NPD
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.
FDA root cause: Other
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.
Quantity in commerce: 9580 pairs
Distribution: Nationwide Distribution
Product codes and lots: All codes distributed from February 2008 through May 2011

Product code NPD

K051793Class IEncore Sterile Powder-Free Latex Surgical Glove with Proprietary Coating (Containing Glycerine)Ansell Healthcare Products, LLC / cleared 2005-08-17

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