RecallDepth

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

Company
Texas Medical Technology Inc.
Recall Initiated
September 1, 2022
Posted
November 16, 2022
Recall Number
Z-0242-2023
Quantity
100,000
Firm Location
Sugar Land, TX

Reason for Recall

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.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the state of FL.

Lot / Code Info

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

Root Cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action Taken

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, sales@texasmedicaltechnology.com On 11/9/22, a follow-up recall notice was sent asking customers to destroy affected gowns.