# FDA recall Z-2043-2018

> **Medical Action Industries Inc** · Class II · device recall initiated 2017-12-11.

## Product

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.

## Reason for recall

Product sterility potentially compromised.

## Distribution

US Distribution to the states of : CO, KS, MN, NY, RI, TX, and WA and Internationally to Canada

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-2043-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Medical Action Industries Inc
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2017-12-11
- **Report date:** 2018-06-06
- **Termination date:** 2020-09-22

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Arden, NC, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2043-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2043-2018. Retrieved 2026-06-02 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2043-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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