Burlington Medical Caps Recall
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Burlington Medical, LLC is voluntarily recalling 961 units of their Caps due to potential attenuation degradation over time, affecting devices manufactured between January 16, 2025, and January 21, 2026.
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What Happened
Burlington Medical, LLC is initiating a recall because of the potential for attenuation degradation over time, which decreases the lifespan of the affected products.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves Burlington Medical Caps, with a total of 961 units affected. The products include those manufactured with Xenolite 800 attenuation material from January 16, 2025, to January 21, 2026. Specific models are: 1. Model Number: R8CAP with UDI-DI codes 00840331272185 (CAP8-R8CAP-LG_XL) and 00840331272178 (CAP8-R8CAP-SM_MD); 2. Model Number: S8CAP with UDI-DI codes 00840331272208 (CAP8-S8CAP-LG_XL) and 00840331272192 (CAP8-S8CAP-SM_MD); 3. Model Number: U8CAP with UDI-DI codes 00840331272222 (CAP8-U8CAP-LG_XL) and 00840331272215 (CAP8-U8CAP-SM_MD). Distribution was nationwide in the US and internationally to countries including Canada, Australia, and others.
What You Should Do
Consumers should follow the instructions in the initial firm notification letter from Burlington Medical, LLC, as this was the method of notification for the recall.
Why This Matters
This recall highlights potential safety issues with medical devices that may not perform as intended over time, affecting users who rely on these products for protection.
Source
This information is from FDA records for recall number Z-1760-2026.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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