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Burlington Medical frontal aprons recalled for degrading radiation shielding material

Burlington Medical is recalling certain frontal aprons (radiation protection garments) with Xenolite 800 shielding material made between January 2025 and January 2026. The material may degrade over time, reducing its ability to protect against radiation exposure. No injuries have been reported.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. Check if your apron matches one of the affected model numbers (C8F17, R8601, R8A10, R8F01, or R8F17) and was made between 01/16/2025–01/21/2026
  2. Contact Burlington Medical for replacement or repair instructions
  3. Do not discard the apron; keep it until you receive guidance from the manufacturer
Official notice ↗

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
Burlington Medical, Frontal Aprons
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
All ages (under 100 years)

This recall covers 13 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
14323
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
3 Elmhurst St, Suite 112, Newport News, VA, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
Z-1756-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
Burlington Medical, Frontal Aprons Potential for attenuation degradation over time, decreasing the lifespan. All serial numbers are affected that were manufactured with Xenolite 800 attenuation material from 01/16/2025 to 01/21/2026. 1. Model Number: C8F17; UDI-DI (Product Code): 00840331297706 (FRONTALC18-C8F17-2XM ), 00840331297706 (FRONTALC8-C8F17-LF ), 00840331297706 (FRONTALC8-C8F17-LM ), 00840331297706 (FRONTALC8-C8F17-MF ), 00840331297706 (FRONTALC8-C8F17-MM ), 00840331297706 (FRONTALC8-C8F17-SF ), 00840331297706 (FRONTALC8-C8F17-SM ), 00840331297706 (FRONTALC8-C8F17-XLM ), 00840331297706 (FRONTALC8-C8F17-XSF ), 00840331297706 (FRONTALT18-C8F17-LM ), 00840331297706 (FRONTALT18-C8F17-MM ), 00840331297706 (FRONTALT28-C8F17-3XM ). 2. Model Number: R8601; UDI-DI (Product Code): 00840331258400 (FRONTALC18-R8601-2XF ), 00840331258417 (FRONTALC18-R8601-2XM ), 00840331258448 (FRONTALC8-R8601-LF ), 00840331258455 (FRONTALC8-R8601-LM ), 00840331258462 (FRONTALC8-R8601-MF ), 00840331258479 (FRONTALC8-R8601-MM ), 00840331258486 (FRONTALC8-R8601-PLUS ), 00840331258493 (FRONTALC8-R8601-SF ), 00840331258509 (FRONTALC8-R8601-SM ), 00840331258516 (FRONTALC8-R8601-XLF ), 00840331258523 (FRONTALC8-R8601-XLM ), 00840331270341 (FRONTALT18-R8601-LF ), 00840331270358 (FRONTALT18-R8601-LM ), 00840331270341 (FRONTALT18-R8601-MF ), 00840331270358 (FRONTALT18-R8601-MM ), 00840331270341 (FRONTALT18-R8601-PLUS ), 00840331270341 (FRONTALT18-R8601-SF ), 00840331270358 (FRONTALT18-R8601-SM ), 00840331270358 (FRONTALT18-R8601-XLM ), 00840331270341 (FRONTALT28-R8601-2XF ), 00840331270358 (FRONTALT28-R8601-2XM ), 00840331270358 (FRONTALT28-R8601-3XM ), 00840331270358 (FRONTALT28-R8601-4XM ), None (IFRONTALC8-R8601-2XMR ), None (IFRONTALC8-R8601-LMR ), None (IFRONTALC8-R8601-MFR ), None (IFRONTALC8-R8601-MMR ), None (IFRONTALC8-R8601-SFR ), None (IFRONTALC8-R8601-SMR ), None (IFRONTALC8-R8601-XLMR ), None (IFRONTALC8-R8601-XSFR ), None (IFRONTALC8-R8601-XSMR ), None (IFRONTALC8-R8601-LML ). 3. Model Number: R8A10; UDI-DI (Product Code): 00840331258578 (FRONTALC18-R8A10-2XM ), 00840331258608 (FRONTALC8-R8A10-LF ), 00840331258615 (FRONTALC8-R8A10-LM ), 00840331258622 (FRONTALC8-R8A10-MF ), 00840331258639 (FRONTALC8-R8A10-MM ), 00840331258646 (FRONTALC8-R8A10-PLUS ), 00840331258653 (FRONTALC8-R8A10-SF ), 00840331258660 (FRONTALC8-R8A10-SM ), 00840331258677 (FRONTALC8-R8A10-XLF ), 00840331258684 (FRONTALC8-R8A10-XLM ), 00840331258691 (FRONTALC8-R8A10-XSF ), 00840331258707 (FRONTALC8-R8A10-XSM ), 00840331270280 (FRONTALT18-R8A10-LF ), 00840331270297 (FRONTALT18-R8A10-LM ), 00840331270280 (FRONTALT18-R8A10-MF ), 00840331270297 (FRONTALT18-R8A10-MM ), 00840331270280 (FRONTALT18-R8A10-PLUS ), 00840331270280 (FRONTALT18-R8A10-SF ), 00840331270297 (FRONTALT18-R8A10-SM ), 00840331270297 (FRONTALT18-R8A10-XLM ), 00840331270297 (FRONTALT28-R8A10-2XM ), 00840331270297 (FRONTALT28-R8A10-3XM ), 00840331270297 (FRONTALT28-R8A10-4XM ), 00840331270297 (FRONTALT28-R8A10-5XM ), None (IFRONTALC8-R8A10-LMR ), None (IFRONTALC8-R8A10-MFR ), None (IFRONTALC8-R8A10-MMR ), None (IFRONTALC8-R8A10-XLMR ). 4. Model Number: R8F01; UDI-DI (Product Code): 00840331258899 (FRONTALC18-R8F01-2XM ), 00840331258929 (FRONTALC8-R8F01-LF ), 00840331258936 (FRONTALC8-R8F01-LM ), 00840331258943 (FRONTALC8-R8F01-MF ), 00840331258950 (FRONTALC8-R8F01-MM ), 00840331258936 (FRONTALS8-R8F01-LM ), 00840331258943 (FRONTALS8-R8F01-MF ), 00840331259001 (FRONTALS8-R8F01-XLM ). 5. Model Number: R8F17; UDI-DI (Product Code): 00840331259360 (FRONTALC18-R8F17-2XF ), 00840331259377 (FRONTALC18-R8F17-2XM ), 00840331259384 (FRONTALC18-R8F17-3XF ), 00840331259391 (FRONTALC18-R8F17-3XM ), 00840331259407 (FRONTALC8-R8F17-LF ), 00840331259414 (FRONTALC8-R8F17-LM ), 00840331259421 (FRONTALC8-R8F17-MF ), 00840331259438 (FRONTALC8-R8F17-MM ), 00840331259445 (FRONTALC8-R8F17-PLUS ), 00840331259452 (FRONTALC8-R8F17-SF ), 00840331259469 (FRONTALC8-R8F17-SM ), 00840331259476 (FRONTALC8-R8F17-XLF ), 00840331259483 (FRONTALC8-R8F17-XLM ), 00840331259490 (FRONTALC8-R8F17-XSF ), 00840331259506 (FRONTALC8-R8F17-XSM ), 00840331259407 (FRONTALS8-R8F17-LF ), 00840331259414 (FRONTALS8-R8F17-LM ), 00840331259414 (FRONTALS8-R8F17-MF ), 00840331259438 (FRONTALS8-R8F17-MM ), 00840331259452 (FRONTALS8-R8F17-SF ), 00840331259469 (FRONTALS8-R8F17-SM ), 00840331259476 (FRONTALS8-R8F17-XLF ), 00840331259483 (FRONTALS8-R8F17-XLM ), 00840331259506 (FRONTALS8-R8F17-XSM ), 00840331270228 (FRONTALT18-R8F17-LF ), 00840331270235 (FRONTALT18-R8F17-LM ), 00840331270228 (FRONTALT18-R8F17-MF ), 00840331270235 (FRONTALT18-R8F17-MM ), 00840331270228 (FRONTALT18-R8F17-PLUS ), 00840331270228 (FRONTALT18-R8F17-SF ), 00840331270235 (FRONTALT18-R8F17-SM ), 00840331270228 (FRONTALT18-R8F17-XLF ), 00840331270235 (FRONTALT18-R8F17-XLM ), 00840331270228 (FRONTALT18-R8F17-XSF ), 00840331270235 (FRONTALT18-R8F17-XSM ), 00840331270228 (FRONTALT28-R8F17-2XF ), 00840331270235 (FRONTALT28-R8F17-2XM ), 00840331270228 (FRONTALT28-R8F17-3XF ),
Hazard
Potential for attenuation degradation over time, decreasing the lifespan.

13 products in this recall

Burlington Medical radiation protective apparel recalled for weakening shielding

Burlington Medical is recalling 13 radiation protective products, including thyroid shields, vests, kilts, and aprons. The shielding may weaken over time, which shortens how long the garments provide protection. No injuries have been reported.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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