Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Blue OR Towels Recalled by Medical Action Industries Inc Due to Lint present on sterile Operating Room Towels.

Date: April 19, 2017
Company: Medical Action Industries Inc
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Medical Action Industries Inc directly.

Affected Products

Blue OR Towels, X-Ray Detectable, Sterile, 2 Towels per/pk; 48pk/Cs and 4 Towels per/pk; (20pk/Cs). Intended for packing and absorption externally or within patient wounds in various procedures or surgical cases.

Quantity: 38 cases (3-48pk/35-20pk)

Why Was This Recalled?

Lint present on sterile Operating Room Towels.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 3 states: AR, IN, NV

Affected (3 states)Not affected

About Medical Action Industries Inc

Medical Action Industries Inc has 14 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report