Recall Z-1451-2013 ยท FXX Mask, Surgical
Maytex Corp
Comfort brand Ear-Loop Face Mask, Item #: 3100, Model Numbers: # 3100B, # 3100P, # 3100G, # 3100Y, # 3100W; Product is manufactured and distributed by Maytex Corporation, CA Ear-loop face mask for basic medical/dental procedures.
| Date | Jun 4, 2013 (initiated May 15, 2013) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Recent Lab testing conducted in March 2013 indicates that the product does not meet the standard of "Differential Pressure of only 1.6 Delta P (mm H2O/cm2)" as indicated on the box/package of the product; and also product manufactured between 2008 - 2012 cannot be guaranteed as Fluid Resistant. |
| Root cause | Labeling False and Misleading |
| Action | The firm, Maytex Corporation, sent a "MEDICAL DEVICE SAFETY NOTICE" dated May 15, 2013, to all its customers. The notice described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately contact your medical professional for treatment and contact Maytex Corporation to file a complaint should any illness or injury occur; discontinue use of the product if you detect any potential health hazards; if this product has been further sold or distributed, notify your customers to the retail level and send copies of safety notice to customer/users; and complete and pr |
| Quantity | 43,915 Cases |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OK, OR, PA, PR, TN, TX, UT, WA, and WI; and country of: Mexico. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K964358 | AMSEAL SURGICAL FACE MASK American Seal Co., Feb 14, 1997 |