Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Medical Action Industries Inc. Blue OR Towel Non X-Ray Detectable Recalled by Medical Action Industries Inc Due to Product sterility potentially compromised.

Date: December 11, 2017
Company: Medical Action Industries Inc
Status: Terminated
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

Medical Action Industries Inc. Blue OR Towel Non X-Ray Detectable (6 Towels per Pack) / product # AVID266 Sterile This OR towel product is intended for external use only. These towels are intended to be used as absorbent towels for hand drying, cleanup, and to provide increased absorbency of blood and bodily fluids. There are no instruction catalogues or manuals included with the product as these are intended to be used in accordance with hospital protocol.

Quantity: 31,440 Towels

Why Was This Recalled?

Product sterility potentially compromised.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 7 states: CO, KS, MN, NY, RI, TX, WA

Affected (7 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