White OR Towels — Class II medical device recall Z-2101-2017
Ongoing recall by Medical Action Industries Inc, reported 2017-05-24, distributed in AR, IN, NV. Lint present on sterile Operating Room Towels.
| Recall number | Z-2101-2017 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Medical Action Industries Inc, Arden, NC, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2017-04-19 |
| Classified | 2017-05-17 |
| Reported by FDA | 2017-05-24 |
| Distributed | AR, IN, NV |
| Quantity | 69 cases |
| Reason classes | sterility |
| Lot numbers | 229445 |
| Expiration dates | 2021-10-12 |
Product
White OR Towels, X-Ray Detectable, Sterile, 4 Towels per/pk; 20pk/Cs. Intended for packing and absorption externally or within patient wounds in various procedures or surgical cases.
Reason for recall
Lint present on sterile Operating Room Towels.
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.