Powdered Surgical Gloves, labeled as: a. Baxter and Ansell brand Powdered Surgical Gloves b. Powdered Surgical Gloves included in ACS surgical convenience kits Health care personnel rely on medical gloves as barriers against transmission of infectious diseases and contaminants when conducting surgery, as well as when conducting more limited interactions with patients.

Powdered Surgical Gloves are an FDA banned substance.

Recall #: Z-0456-2019
Affected scope: 1,180 kits
Initiated: December 28, 2016

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American Contract Systems, Inc. recalled Powdered Surgical Gloves, labeled as: a. Baxter and Ansell brand Powdered Surgical Glo… - a moderate-severity action.

Powdered Surgical Gloves, labeled as: a. Baxter and Ansell brand Powdered Surgical Glo… was recalled by American Contract Systems, Inc. in November 21, 2018. Reason: Powdered Surgical Gloves are an FDA banned substance.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0456-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

American Contract Systems, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Powdered Surgical Gloves are an FDA banned substance..

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: November 21, 2018
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0456-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Powdered Surgical Gloves, labeled as: a. Baxter and Ansell brand Powdered Surgical Gloves b. Powdered Surgical Gloves included in ACS surgical convenience kits Health care personnel rely on medical gloves as barriers against transmission of infectious diseases and contaminants when conducting surgery, as well as when conducting more limited interactions with patients.

Reason for recall

Powdered Surgical Gloves are an FDA banned substance.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	Z-0456-2019
Date reported	November 21, 2018
Date initiated	December 28, 2016
Recalling firm	American Contract Systems, Inc.
Firm location	Kansas City, MO
Affected scope	1,180 kits
Distribution	US Distribution to states of: IL, MO, NE, and OH.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Powdered Surgical Gloves are an FDA banned substance.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 21, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0456-2019.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: US Distribution to states of: IL, MO, NE, and OH..

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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