FDA Devices recall · Reported April 17, 2013
LHB, First Aid Type III, NSN # 6545-00-656-1094, Kit number: 2114011. First Aid Kit.
The product contains an iodine 10% Ampule (10% Povidone Iodine swab) which is being recalled by the firm's distributor. The labeling of the iodine 10% Ampule labels state that the…
Lighthouse For The Blind recalled LHB, First Aid Type III, NSN # 6545-00-656-1094, Kit number: 2114011. First Aid Kit. - a low-severity action.
LHB, First Aid Type III, NSN # 6545-00-656-1094, Kit number: 2114011. First Aid Kit. was recalled by Lighthouse For The Blind in April 17, 2013. Reason: The product contains an iodine 10% Ampule (10% Povidone Iodine swab) which is being recalled by the firm's di…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1090-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Lighthouse For The Blind issued this low-severity FDA Devices recall-The product contains an iodine 10% Ampule (10% Povidone Iodine swab) which is being recalled by the firm's di….
- Low
- severity level
- Class III
- classification
- April 17, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1090-2013 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.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
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 low severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Product description
LHB, First Aid Type III, NSN # 6545-00-656-1094, Kit number: 2114011. First Aid Kit.
Reason for recall
The product contains an iodine 10% Ampule (10% Povidone Iodine swab) which is being recalled by the firm's distributor. The labeling of the iodine 10% Ampule labels state that the contents of the package are sterile and does not clarify that this sterility claim is only applicable to the applicator. The antiseptic solution that is applied to the skin is a cutaneous disinfectant, and is not sterili
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Low (Class III) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1090-2013 |
| Date reported | April 17, 2013 |
| Date initiated | March 22, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Lighthouse For The Blind |
| Firm location | Olivette, MO |
| Affected scope | 41,595 kits |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution including DC and the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MD, MN, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NY, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA and WY. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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