PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

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

Reported: December 18, 2013 Initiated: October 28, 2013 #Z-0464-2014

Product Description

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

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.

Details

Units Affected
500 lots
Distribution
US Distribution including the states of GA, LA and NY.
Location
Howell, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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. Recalled by Centurion Medical Products Corporation. Units affected: 500 lots.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 18, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0464-2014.