Broselow Pediatric Emergency Rainbow Tape (distribution by AirLife); REF 7700REA AirLife brand, 2025 Edition, and 36-23446 Rev 2 Print Version The Broselow Tape is a length- and weight-based reference tool specifically designed for pediatric emergency care.

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This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1904-2025) was formally reported on July 2, 2025, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 15, 2025. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Ongoing. SunMed Holdings, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Grand Rapids, MI. Federal records indicate 9900 eaches units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: The impacted tape was manufactured with incorrect information on the tape. Incorrect values are printed in the Red zone, Orange zone, and Grey zone. Using the incorrect values in the Red zone could lead to shocking a pa… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US distribution nationwide. International distribution to Canada.. 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 1 year 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.