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Disposable Surgical Level 3 Gown, Size/Product Code:… recallZ-0242-2023 · Texas Medical Technology Inc. · initiated Sep 1, 2022

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Texas Medical Technology Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Surgical gowns recalled due to gown fabric failing to pass the hydrostatic pressure test so the fabric does not provide the protection needed in a level 3 surgical gown, i.e., blood and other fluid may penetrate the fabric.

FDA root cause category: Nonconforming Material/Component

What the company is doing

On 9/1/22, a recall notice was sent to a distributor who was asked to forward the recall notice to their customers. Customers are asked to return the gowns to the distributor and to complete a self-address questionnaire to the recalling firm. The following contact information was provided: 346-250-2655, Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM Central Time, [email protected] On 11/9/22, a follow-up recall notice was sent asking customers to destroy affected gowns.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0242-2023
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Sep 1, 2022
Posted by the FDA
Nov 16, 2022
Recalling firm
Texas Medical Technology Inc.
Quantity
100,000
Product code
FYA
FDA submissions
K120192
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the state of FL.

Product description

Disposable Surgical Level 3 Gown, Size/Product Code: Large/GWS-03-L-B, XLarge/GWS-03-XL-B, XXLarge/GWS-03-XXL-B

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Product Code/UDI-DI/Lots: GWS-03-L-B/00850022960338/1300001, 1300002, 1300003, 1300004; GWS-03-XL-B/00850022960345/1400001, 1400002, 1400003, 1400004; GWS-03-XXL-B/00850022960352/1500001, 1500002, 1500003, 1500004

Devices named in this recall

3 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

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