Procedure packs recalled due to aluminum leaching risk

Oct 07, 2021 - 02:18 PM
FDA product update

DeRoyal Industries recently recalled more than 2,800 procedure packs distributed in the U.S. that could expose patients to harmful levels of aluminum. The Food and Drug Administration has identified this as a Class I recall due to the potential for serious injury or death. No complaints or injuries have been reported. Customers should quarantine the affected products and return them to DeRoyal Industries.

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