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Medium RiskFDA Device
Medical Devices/Surgical Equipment

O&M Halyard Surgical Masks Recalled for Failing Bioburden Safety Standards

Agency Publication Date: December 20, 2024
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Summary

O&M Halyard has recalled 848 cases of Procedure Masks with SO SOFT* Earloops (Yellow) and SOFT TOUCH II Surgical Masks (Blue). These masks fail to meet the bioburden (microbial cleanliness) testing requirements of the EN 14683 standard that is printed on their packaging. No incidents or injuries have been reported, but because the standard is listed on the box, the products must comply with it. Consumers should stop using these specific lots and contact their supplier or the manufacturer for instructions.

Risk

The masks failed to meet safety standards for microbial cleanliness printed on the packaging, which may pose a risk of infection or contamination in clinical environments. While the standard is not a requirement for sales in the United States, labeling the product as compliant when it is not creates a safety and quality concern.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves O&M Halyard Procedure Masks with SO SOFT* Earloops (Yellow, Product Code 47117) and SOFT TOUCH II Surgical Masks (Blue, Product Code 47500).
  2. Identify your product by checking for Lot Number AM4049121 with an expiration date of 2029-02-18 (Yellow masks) or Lot Number AM4119961 with an expiration date of 2029-04-28 (Blue masks).
  3. Stop using the recalled products immediately.
  4. Contact the manufacturer, O&M Halyard, or your medical distributor to arrange for a return, replacement, or correction of the affected masks.
  5. Call the FDA at 1-888-463-6332 (1-888-INFO-FDA) or visit www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls for more information regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Other Action
How to: Stop using the recalled device. Contact the manufacturer or your distributor to arrange return, replacement, or correction.

Affected Products

Product: O&M Halyard Procedure Mask with SO SOFT* Earloops, Yellow-Disposable surgical mask
Variants: Yellow, SO SOFT* Earloops, Disposable
Model / REF:
47117
Lot Numbers:
AM4049121 (Exp. Date: 2029-02-18)
UDI:
20680651471172

211 cases affected.

Product: O&M Halyard SOFT TOUCH II Surgical Mask, Blue-Disposable surgical mask
Variants: Blue, SOFT TOUCH II, Disposable
Model / REF:
47500
Lot Numbers:
AM4119961 (Exp. Date: 2029-04-28)
UDI:
20680651475002

637 cases affected.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 95804
Status: Active
Manufacturer: O&M HALYARD, INC.
Sold By: medical distributors
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (211 cases; 637 cases)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES ยท Raw API Response

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