Centurion Sterile # 84 Rubber Bands Reorder EB84, Caution: This product contains natural rubber latex which...
Centurion Medical Products Corporation began a recall of Centurion Sterile # 84 Rubber Bands Reorder EB84, Caution: This product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions. LATEX FREE , CAUTION... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Package labeling indicates both "latex free" and "contains natural rubber latex" . The rubber bands do contain natural rubber latex. This could cause a significant risk to users with latex allergies". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-0464-2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Centurion Medical Products, LP
- Product
- Centurion Sterile # 84 Rubber Bands Reorder EB84, Caution: This product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions. LATEX FREE , CAUTION: FEDERAL lAW (USA) RESTRICTS THIS DEVICE TO SALE BY OR ON THE ORDER OF A PHYSICIAN Single Use Only bands items together and podiatry office uses bands as tourniquet on toe during in grown toenail procedure
- Product code
- LDQ
- Reason for recall
- Package labeling indicates both "latex free" and "contains natural rubber latex" . The rubber bands do contain natural rubber latex. This could cause a significant risk to users with latex allergies.
- Root cause tag
- labeling and UDI
- FDA root cause
- Labeling False and Misleading
- Action
- Centurion sent a Urgent Recall Notification letter via Certified Mail October 31, 2013, return receipt to all affected customers. The affected Centurion Medical Products Corporation sales representatives were notified via email on October 28, 2013. Customers were instructed to destroy all implicated product and complete the accountability record included with the notice and fax to 517-546-3356. Customers were asked to forward a copy of the notice if product was further distributed. Additional notices will be mailed to non-responsive customers via Certified Mail Return Receipt, and will be documented in the recall file. For further questions please call (517) 546-5400.
- Quantity in commerce
- 500 lots
- Distribution
- US Distribution including the states of GA, LA and NY.
- Product codes and lots
- EB84, Lot 2013041801 Expriation 2018/03
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0464-2014 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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