CLASS II Device recall · Reported 26 Dec 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Protexis Neoprene Surgical Glove recalled by Cardinal Health 200

Cardinal Health 200 is recalling Protexis Neoprene Surgical Glove, Size 5.5 This powder-free sterile light brown colored, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 31 Oct 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesProduct code: 2D73DP55, Lot Numbers: TS18060249, TS18070244, TS18080021, TS18080344, and TS18090280.
Quantity recalled1,475,095 pairs total

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0631-2019
FDA event ID
81579
Recalling firm
Cardinal Health 200, Waukegan, IL
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
31 Oct 2018
FDA classified
18 Dec 2018
Reported
26 Dec 2018
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Labeling Errors

Timeline

31 Oct 2018Recall initiated by company
18 Dec 2018Classified by FDA+48 days
26 Dec 2018Published in enforcement report+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Labeling issue in that the breakthrough (i.e., permeation) times for two chemotherapy drugs (Carmustine and Thiotepa) stated on the wallet (primary packaging) of the Protexis Neoprene surgical gloves are incorrect. Additionally, breakthrough times for Mitomycin were added to the same label in error.

Product as listed by the FDA

Protexis Neoprene Surgical Glove, Size 5.5 This powder-free sterile light brown colored surgeons gloves are a disposable device made of synthetic rubber intended to be worn by operating room personnel to protect a surgical wound from contamination.

Where it was distributed

Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide distribution) to states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY and to countries of: Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Martinique, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, Reunion, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, and United Kingdom.

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Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Labeling issue in that the breakthrough (i.e., permeation) times for two chemotherapy drugs (Carmustine and Thiotepa) stated on the wallet (primary packaging) of the Protexis Neoprene surgical gloves are incorrect. Additionally, breakthrough times for Mitomycin were added to the same label in error.

Which lots are affected?

Product code: 2D73DP55, Lot Numbers: TS18060249, TS18070244, TS18080021, TS18080344, and TS18090280.

Where was it sold?

Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide distribution) to states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY and to countries of: Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Martinique, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, Reunion, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, and United Kingdom.

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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