Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 26365 |
| Brand Name: | Hevea-latex surgical glove, non-powdered |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | specific production lots of Cardinal Health™ PROTEXIS™ Latex Micro Surgical Gloves |
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| Recalling Organisation: | Cardinal Health Australia 503 Pty Ltd C/o TMF Group Level 12, 55 Shortland Street Auckland 1010 |
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| Manufacturer: | Cardinal Health 200 LLC |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has identified a degradation defect that was found on Cardinal Health™ PROTEXIS™ Latex Micro Surgical Gloves that could lead to holes and donning tears at the folding area around the cuffs with the potential risk of infection or cross-patient (clinician) exposure to body fluids. Cardinal Health is not aware of any reports of patient harm. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 3/8/2020 |
