FDA-Device2026-04-08Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Burlington Medical protective vests recalled for material degradation
What this means
Burlington Medical protective vests made with Xenolite 800 attenuation material between January 16, 2025 and January 21, 2026 may weaken over time, reducing their protective lifespan. No injuries have been reported. The company is notifying users and working on a remedy.
- Check your vest's serial number and manufacturing date against the recall list at FDA.gov
- Contact Burlington Medical with your serial number for instructions on replacement or repair
- Do not discard the vest until you receive guidance from the company
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Potential for attenuation degradation over time, decreasing the lifespan.
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
Worldwide distribution. Nationwide distribution in the US and international distribution to Canada, Australia, Bangladesh, Chile, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, Malaysia, Panama, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Uruguay, and Vietnam.
Affected count
15,438 units
Manufactured in
3 Elmhurst St, Suite 112, Newport News, VA, United States
Products
Burlington Medical, Vest
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1754-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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