FDA Devices Verify with FDA Devices → Moderate Class II Terminated

Medi Choice Arm Slings ASL 2103 Small 7.5 x 12.5 Inch 1/EA, 24 ENCA ASL 2104 Medium 8 x 15 Inch 1/EA, 24 ENCA ASL 2105 Large 8.5 x 17.5 Inch 1/EA, 24 ENCA ASL 2106 Extra-Large 9 x 20 Inch 1/EA, 24 ENCA ASL 2150 Universal 7 x 18 Inch 1/EA, 24 ENCA Medical - An arm sling is a device intended for medical purposes to immobilize the arm, by means of a fabric band suspended from around the neck.

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 28, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0888-2017.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: US Nationwide Distribution..

Q: How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?

Check the product description and recall number (Z-0888-2017) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.

Q: 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.

Reviewed byPlainRecalls Editorial, Product Recalls Editorial Team · June 5, 2026

Reported: December 28, 2016 Initiated: October 31, 2016 #Z-0888-2017 568 cases units

Owens & Minor Distribution, Inc. issued this FDA Devices recall on December 28, 2016. Classified as Moderate severity (Class II). Approximately 568 cases units are affected. The recall was issued because: Owens & Minor is the initial importer and private label distributor of Medi Choice Arm Slings (Product). The Product is…. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0888-2017) was formally reported on December 28, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 31, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Owens & Minor Distribution, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Mechanicsville, VA. Federal records indicate 568 cases units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: Owens & Minor is the initial importer and private label distributor of Medi Choice Arm Slings (Product). The Product is manufactured in China by Tops Medical Articles Nantong Inc. Owens & Minor first learned of the p… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide Distribution.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Devices. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 10 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Moderate

Units Affected

568 cases

Related Recalls

6 from same agency

Product Description

Medi Choice Arm Slings ASL 2103 Small 7.5 x 12.5 Inch 1/EA, 24 ENCA ASL 2104 Medium 8 x 15 Inch 1/EA, 24 ENCA ASL 2105 Large 8.5 x 17.5 Inch 1/EA, 24 ENCA ASL 2106 Extra-Large 9 x 20 Inch 1/EA, 24 ENCA ASL 2150 Universal 7 x 18 Inch 1/EA, 24 ENCA Medical - An arm sling is a device intended for medical purposes to immobilize the arm, by means of a fabric band suspended from around the neck.

Reason for Recall

Owens & Minor is the initial importer and private label distributor of Medi Choice Arm Slings (Product). The Product is manufactured in China by Tops Medical Articles Nantong Inc. Owens & Minor first learned of the product issue that prompted the product removal action via customer complaints received in September 2016. Two customer complaints received on September 1"1, 2016 reported surface contamination on the arm slings. Two additional complaints reported on September 19, 2016 and October 7, 2016 reported the same issue. Upon receipt of the complaints on September 1, 2016, Owens & Minor immediately initiated a CAPA investigation for root cause analysis and determination of corrective/preventive actions. A quality inspection of inventory confirmed that the surface contamination was confined to lots manufactured in May, June, and July of 2016. The surface contamination for these lots was found to be frequent. Subsequent August product lots were inspected and no surface contamination was found. Limited inventory from lots prior to May 2016 were available and inspected as well. No surface contamination was found on these prior lots. Owens & Minor has quarantined the affected product lots. The product is on hold at all Owens & Minor Distribution Centers (DC). Samples of contaminated product have been sent to the manufacturer for evaluation and to a certified testing lab for identification of contaminate. These results are pending at this time. Based on the frequency of the product defect as well as evaluation of potential adverse health event risk, Owens & Minor initiated a voluntary recall for the above stated affected product lots.

Details

Recalling Firm: Owens & Minor Distribution, Inc.
Units Affected: 568 cases
Distribution: US Nationwide Distribution.
Location: Mechanicsville, VA

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-0888-2017
Date reported	December 28, 2016
Date initiated	October 31, 2016
Recalling firm	Owens & Minor Distribution, Inc.
Units affected	568 cases
Distribution	US Nationwide Distribution.

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

Scale of Impact

568 cases units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall

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Large-scale (100K – 1M units) —

Massive (≥1M units) —

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 28, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0888-2017.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: US Nationwide Distribution..

How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼

Check the product description and recall number (Z-0888-2017) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.

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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U.S. Census Bureau ACS — demographic + housing + income data. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) — wage + employment by occupation. bls.gov/oes
BEA Regional Economic Accounts — GDP + personal income by state/metro. bea.gov/data/regional
U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns — establishment + employment by industry. census.gov/cbp
IRS Statistics of Income (SOI) — tax-return aggregate data. irs.gov/statistics
data.gov — U.S. federal open-data portal — discovery layer for additional federal sources. data.gov

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Accessed 2026-06-05 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).