HALYARD PUREZERO Ultraviolet Nitrile Exam Gloves Recall
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O & M Halyard, Inc. is recalling one lot of HALYARD* PUREZERO* Ultraviolet* Nitrile Exam Gloves due to failure to meet chemical permeation standards for n-Heptane.
What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by Health Canada on July 13, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
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What Happened
The recall involves HALYARD* PUREZERO* Ultraviolet* Nitrile Exam Gloves that do not meet the minimum breakthrough time of 30 minutes for n-Heptane required for European Type B performance per ISO 374-1:2016+A1:2018 and EN 16523-1:2015+A1:2018.
Which Products Are Affected
- Product: HALYARD* PUREZERO* Ultraviolet* Nitrile Exam Gloves
- Model/catalogue number: LFS511MD
- Lot/serial number: SJ504832X No other product codes or lots are impacted.
What You Should Do
Consumers should refer to the recall notice for further guidance.
Why This Matters
The affected gloves do not meet specified chemical resistance performance standards.
Source
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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Similar severity timing
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