BLUE IMPERVIOUS GOWN WITH THUMBHOOKS, X-LARGE. Non-Sterile, Single Use Only, Plastic Non-Surgical Isolation Gown Non-Sterile, Single Use Only, Plastic Non-Surgical Isolation Gown. Serves as physical barrier to the transfer of microorganisms, body fluids and particulate material. Level of barrier protection is nonspecific. An isolation gown covers the torso and clothing and poses a physical barrier to the transfer of microorganisms, body fluids and particulate material

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This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2917-2016) was formally reported on October 12, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 20, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Cardinal Health is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Waukegan, IL. Federal records indicate 4,062,511 eaches units are affected, placing this recall in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps.

The documented reason for this recall is: Blue Impervious Gown with thumbhooks, X-large. All lots do not meet design specifications, specifically 16 CFR 1611 - Standard for the Flammability of Vinyl Plastic Film. The standard defines a specific test method that… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide to U.S. consignees located in the following states:AL ,AR ,AZ ,CA ,CT ,FL ,GA ,IL ,IN ,KY ,LA ,MA ,MD ,MI ,MO ,NC ,NJ ,NM ,NV ,NY ,OH ,PA ,SC ,TX ,UT ,VA ,WA and WV.. 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.